New Street United Methodist Church * Shepherdstown, WV http://newstreetumc.com We celebrate God’s grace with all in a caring Christ-centered community. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:05:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Welcome to New Street! Worship with Us. http://newstreetumc.com/welcome-to-new-street-worship-with-us/ http://newstreetumc.com/welcome-to-new-street-worship-with-us/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:51:29 +0000 NSUMC http://newstreetumc.com/spaghetti-dinner-%e2%80%93-wed-october-27-4-7-p-m-2/ WORSHIP AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

  • NEW STREET UMC HOLDS SERVICES EACH SUNDAY MORNING AT 10:00.
  • ALL CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES START AT 10:15 – 11:00.
  • NURSERY PROVIDED FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES.
  • SHEPHERD’S FLOCK ADULT BIBLE STUDY MEETS WEEKDAYS/NIGHTS CALL FOR CURRENT CLASS TIMES.

SACRAMENTS

  • SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION IS REGULARLY ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH AND ON OTHER SPECIAL CHURCH CELEBRATIONS.
  • SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM IS SCHEDULED THROUGH THE PASTOR.
  • SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF THREE COUNSELING SESSIONS.

PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE FOR THE LATEST IN NEWS AND EVENTS

304-876-2363 * NSUMC@FRONTIERNET.NET

OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – 9:00AM – 2:00PM

THE CHURCH’S MAILING ADDRESS IS:

  • REVEREND DEE-ANN DIXON
  • NEW STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
  • P.O. BOX 188,
  • 202 WEST NEW STREET
  • SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
  • TELEPHONE #: (304) 876 2362
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United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs in The Book of Discipline, we share the following basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities:

Trinity

We describe God in three persons. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are commonly used to refer to the threefold nature of God. Sometimes we use other terms, such as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.

Excerpt from What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Theology (Discipleship Resources, 2002), p. 13.

God

  • We believe in one God, who created the world and all that is in it.
  • We believe that God is sovereign; that is, God is the ruler of the universe.
  • We believe that God is loving. We can experience God’s love and grace.

Excerpt from What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Theology (Discipleship Resources, 2002), p. 13.

Read more about our belief in God

Jesus

  • We believe that Jesus was human. He lived as a man and died when he was crucified.
  • We believe that Jesus is divine. He is the Son of God.
  • We believe that God raised Jesus from the dead and that the risen Christ lives today. (Christ and messiah mean the same thing—God’s anointed.)
  • We believe that Jesus is our Savior. In Christ we receive abundant life and forgiveness of sins.
  • We believe that Jesus is our Lord and that we are called to pattern our lives after his.

Excerpt from What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Theology (Discipleship Resources, 2002), p. 13-14.

Read more about our belief in Jesus Christ

Read more about our beliefs about salvation

The Holy Spirit

  • We believe that the Holy Spirit is God with us.
  • We believe that the Holy Spirit comforts us when we are in need and convicts us when we stray from God.
  • We believe that the Holy Spirit awakens us to God’s will and empowers us to live obediently.

Excerpt from What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Theology (Discipleship Resources, 2002), p. 14.

Read more about our belief in the Holy Spirit

Human Beings

  • We believe that God created human beings in God’s image.
  • We believe that humans can choose to accept or reject a relationship with God.
  • We believe that all humans need to be in relationship with God in order to be fully human.

Excerpt from What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Theology (Discipleship Resources, 2002), p. 14.

Read more about confessions of sin

Read more about our beliefs about salvation

The Church

  • We believe that the church is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ’s life and ministry in the world today.
  • We believe that the mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
  • We believe that the church is “the communion of saints,” a community made up of all past, present, and future disciples of Christ.
  • We believe that the church is called to worship God and to support those who participate in its life as they grow in faith.

Excerpt from What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Theology (Discipleship Resources, 2002), p. 14.

The Bible

  • We believe that the Bible is God’s Word.
  • We believe that the Bible is the primary authority for our faith and practice.
  • We believe that Christians need to know and study the Old Testament and the New Testament (the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Scriptures).

Excerpt from What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Theology (Discipleship Resources, 2002), p. 15.

Read more about our belief in the Bible

The Reign of God

  • We believe that the kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and future hope.
  • We believe that wherever God’s will is done, the kingdom or reign of God is present. It was present in Jesus’ ministry, and it is also present in our world whenever persons and communities experience reconciliation, restoration, and healing.
  • We believe that although the fulfillment of God’s kingdom–the complete restoration of creation–is still to come.
  • We believe that the church is called to be both witness to the vision of what God’s kingdom will be like and a participant in helping to bring it to completion.
  • We believe that the reign of God is both personal and social. Personally, we display the kingdom of God as our hearts and minds are transformed and we become more Christ-like. Socially, God’s vision for the kingdom includes the restoration and transformation of all of creation.

Adapted from Who Are We? Leader’s Guide, p. 28.

Read more about our belief and trust in the Lord of the future

Sacraments

With many other Protestants, we recognize the two sacraments in which Christ himself participated: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Baptism

  • Through baptism we are joined with the church and with Christians everywhere.
  • Baptism is a symbol of new life and a sign of God’s love and forgiveness of our sins.
  • Persons of any age can be baptized.
  • We baptize by sprinkling, immersion or pouring.
  • A person receives the sacrament of baptism only once in his or her life.

Read By Water and Spirit, the church’s official statement on Baptism

Read about baptism in the MethoPedia

The Lord’s Supper (Communion, Eucharist)

  • The Lord’s Supper is a holy meal of bread and wine that symbolizes the body and blood of Christ.
  • The Lord’s Supper recalls the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and celebrates the unity of all the members of God’s family.
  • By sharing this meal, we give thanks for Christ’s sacrifice and are nourished and empowered to go into the world in mission and ministry.
  • We practice “open Communion,” welcoming all who love Christ, repent of their sin, and seek to live in peace with one another.

Read This Holy Mystery, the church’s official statement on Communion

Questions and answers about communion

Read more about communion in the MethoPedia
]]> http://newstreetumc.com/united-methodists-what-we-believe/feed/ 0 History: New Street United Methodist Church http://newstreetumc.com/history-new-street-united-methodist-church/ http://newstreetumc.com/history-new-street-united-methodist-church/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:56:37 +0000 NSUMC http://newstreetumc.com/caring-cupboard/ The history of Methodism in Shepherdstown goes back to the early days of the denomination in America, since Mecklenburg (now Shepherdstown) as a settlement dates from 1762, and the first Methodists began to preach in America in 1760. In 1776 Freeborn Garretson, one of the leading Methodist preachers of the time, spent several days in Shepherdstown; in 1779 Shepherdstown became a regular appointment on the Berkley Circuit; in 1820 the Jefferson Circuit was formed. Many of the leading men of early Methodism preached in Shepherdstown. Bishop Francis Asbury, founder of American Methodism wrote in his journal of a visit here in 1794.

The first Methodist church building, of which there is any record, was a frame and log structure located on Church Street between where the Catholic and Methodist Churches now stand. This building was destroyed by fire which started in the Bradshaw house on the corner of Washington and Church Streets on March 17, 1853. The flames swept across the street, and set the Methodist Church on fire. The fire was soon beyond control, sparks were blown northward and soon the town was in a state of terror. There was no fire engine, but men, women and children formed a double line from the scene of the fire to the Town Run. With incredible rapidity buckets of water passed up and down the lines. Neither the house nor the church could be saved, but other property was kept from burning.The Methodists then bought a lot on the corner of Church and New Streets, and in 1854 a brick building was erected (now the Sanctuary of our church).The Methodists, like other denominations, were disturbed regarding the institution of slavery, and the Southern Conference pulled out of the General Conference to form a separate church. In 1866 the Southern Methodist sympathizers withdrew from the N.E. Chruch in Shepherdstown and held their meetings in the Presbyterian Sanctuary and the second floor of the B. Baker property (above German Street Market) until they could build a church.In 1868 a new brick church at the corner of Main and King Streets in the heart of town was erected (now the Men’s Club Building).
For the next 70 years there were two Methodist Churches in the Shepherdstown Circuit. Mount Wesley went with the N.E. Church and Uvilla, Bethesda and Marvin Chapel with the Southern Methodist. In 1940 the churches were united again. The Reverend J. W. Seay was the first pastor of the United Congregation.The Main Street Church was sold in 1947 to the Men’s Club for a community building and the building that was formerly the N.E. Church at New and Church Streets was redesigned to serve as the sanctuary. An additional building was designed to surround it to serve as an educational building. The sanctuary of the remodeled church was reopened for divine worship on Sunday, May 8, 1949. The Reverend S. T. Fitch conducted the service. Work on the Educational Building continued for several years and was completed under the pastorate of Reverend Edwin H. Langrall. Throughout the years other congregations have been included in the Shepherdstown Charge: Scrabble, Molers Crossroads, Rocky Marsh, VanClevesville and Uvilla. Reverend Melvin Hughson followed Reverend as a minister.
In 1959, because of an increase in membership in the Shepherdstown Church and the increased enrollment at Shepherd College, the New Street congregation was made a station under the leadership of Reverend Randall Parsons. Another change came in 1969 when the Methodist Church merged with the Evangelical United Brethren to form the United Methodist Church.

The ministers who followed Reverend Parsons were: Reverend Albert Burton, Reverend Bruce Kuehnle, Reverend Charles Cathcart, Reverend Robert W. Richardson, Reverend Charles Cathcart (second term), Reverend Elizabeth Pate Smith, Reverend Wendy Schulemberger and our present pastor, The Reverend G. Dee-Ann Dixon.

The original (Northern Methodist) parsonage was the old Criswell house on Washington Street. This was sold and a brand new parsonage was built on the site of the burned Bradshaw house. The Washington Street property was later deeded back to the church by the will of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Jenkins. This was the Northern Methodist parsonage, In the 1980’s ministers were encouraged to provide their own homes so when the Cathart’s built a new home in Cavaland, the parsonage was rented for a while and then in 1989 the congregation voted to sell the property. The parsonage on New Street was the Southern Methodist parsonage and was sold when the churches united.

Reva Kave, Church Historian

 

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  • In addition to Morning Worship — Sundays, 10:00 to 11:00 AM
  • Sunday School for Children — Sundays, 10:15 to 11:00 AM
  • Music Ministry — Active Chancel Choir; rehearses Thursday evenings, 7:15 PM (except summer months); All interested are welcome! Provides weekly music for worship, as well as special seasonal music
  • United Methodist Women — usually meets monthly; missions, devotions, fellowship & service; Active at District level as well as locally
  • New Street UMC Men’s Fellowship — meets for breakfast, 1st Saturday of each month (except July & August); fellowship, service/ work projects; & good food
  • Sunday Fellowship — food & fellowship time on the 1st Sunday of each month; from 11 to 11:30 AM, in the church Fellowship Hall
  • Prayer Ministry — Active Prayer Chain via phone and E-Mail
  • Scouting Ministry — BSA Troop 33, sponsored by New Street UMC, meets Tuesday evenings at 7 PM. in the Troop Room; our Scouting Ministry also provides meeting space for Cub Scouting & Girl Scouting

ECUMENICALLY, OUR CHURCH FAMILY SUPPORTS AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES

  • Community Vacation Bible School
  • Shepherdstown Ministerial Association
  • Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
  • Jefferson County Community Ministries
  • Annual Mid-Winter Choir Festival
  • Annual Ecumenical Pentecost Celebration downtown

SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES (The following also meet regularly in our facilities)

  • Girl Scout Troops and Cub Scout Dens (see Scouting Ministry above)
  • Shepherdstown Senior Center
  • Art Painting Groups — Oil & Water Colors
  • Shepherdstown Women’s Club
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Weight Watchers
  • SHARE program monthly distribution activities

 

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304-876-2362 * NSUMC@FRONTIERNET.NET

(you may also use the comment form below to submit your question.)

OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – 9:00AM – 2:00PM

THE CHURCH’S MAILING ADDRESS IS:

  • REVEREND DEE-ANN DIXON
  • NEW STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
  • P.O. BOX 188,
  • 202 WEST NEW STREET
  • SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443
  • TELEPHONE #: (304) 876 2362
]]> http://newstreetumc.com/contact-us/feed/ 0 Weekday/Evening Adult Bible Study http://newstreetumc.com/weekdayevening-adult-bible-study/ http://newstreetumc.com/weekdayevening-adult-bible-study/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:19:52 +0000 NSUMC http://newstreetumc.com/children%e2%80%99s-sunday-school-every-sunday-at-1015-a-m/ Coming in September there will be an adult bible study program hosted at the church.  The program will meet once a week and  be offered in the evening and during the day.  The lessons will be identical so you are free to choose the time that fits your schedule.  The dates, times, and program will be announced by September 4th.  Information will also be posted here.

]]> http://newstreetumc.com/weekdayevening-adult-bible-study/feed/ 0 Map & Directions http://newstreetumc.com/map-directions/ http://newstreetumc.com/map-directions/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:52:26 +0000 NSUMC http://newstreetumc.com/?p=304 Getting to New Street is easy and convenient.  It is just minutes from Martinsburg, Charles Town, Sharpsburg/Boonsboro/Hagerstown Maryland.

From Sharpsburg and points north:

Take MD Route 34.  Follow approximately 3 miles.  You will cross over Potomac River and into West Virginia.  Please note: Once in WV, MD 34 becomes WV 480

Proceed to 4 way stop sign. Continue straight to the second left onto New Street. Proceed to Church Street  The church is red brick and is on the right, at the corner of Church and New Streets.

From Martinsburg and points west:

Take WV Route 45 East.  Follow approximately 8 miles.

Proceed to 4 way stop sign.  Turn right onto Route 480.  Continue straight to the second left onto New Street. Proceed to Church Street  The church is red brick and is on the right, at the corner of Church and New Streets.

From Charles Town/Harpers Ferry:

If departing from Harpers Ferry take Route 230/Shepherdstown Pike to Shepherdstown.

If departing from Charles Town take Route 17/Flowing Springs Road which turns into Route 230

Proceed on 230 which bears left coming into Shepherdstown and crosses railroad tracks.

Proceed straight through 3 way intersection onto Washington Street.

Proceed to second stop sign to Church Street.  Turn right.

The church is red brick and is on the left, at the corner of Church and New Streets.

]]> http://newstreetumc.com/map-directions/feed/ 0 Outreach and Missions http://newstreetumc.com/outreach-and-missions/ http://newstreetumc.com/outreach-and-missions/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:16:37 +0000 NSUMC http://newstreetumc.com/choir-at-new-street-for-children-and-adults/ The congregation is gearing up for the annual Operation Christmas Child Project.  There will be additional details to follow shortly.  Please call the church office if you require additional information.

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]]> http://newstreetumc.com/upcoming-worship-theme/feed/ 0 Serving New Street UMC http://newstreetumc.com/serving-new-street-umc/ http://newstreetumc.com/serving-new-street-umc/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:09:08 +0000 NSUMC http://newstreetumc.com/serving-new-street-umc/ What could be a better way to serve God than by serving the church! Lay Readers, Nursery Leaders, & Fellowship Hosts are needed for the month of October/November 2010; please check the sign up sheets located in the Fellowship Hall during Fellowship hour on Sundays after church and SIGN UP!

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