We are designing a New Ministry Center at our 5 Prospect Street location.
Keep checking in for more information.
Mailing Address: PO Box 111, New Market MD 21774
More about our 2025 Capital Campaign
Yellow = $100,000 and above
Red = $50,000-$99,999
Purple= $25,000- $49,999
Orange = $5,000-$24,999
Green = $1- $4,999
The New Ministry Center Giving Tree
The Generosity Team sought an alternative to a thermometer for tracking commitment pledges as they came in. Therefore, they developed the concept of the giving tree. The painted top of the tree symbolizes the $1 million in assets the campaign has already set aside. This includes the revenue from selling the parsonage/schoolhouse.
The leaves on the tree represent the dollar amount of each pledge. We follow the teaching of Jesus of the "widow's mite," and no names are displayed on the leaves. Every contribution matters. The New Ministry Center will have a place to honor those who contributed or those they want to memorialize.
The two branch stumps represent the two other attempts to add more space to the sanctuary and ED building, which did not come to fruition at those times.
As funds are pledged, the bark of the tree will grow. When a milestone has been reached, we will "tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree."
New Giving Tree Total: $1,030,563.000
$820,563.00 Commitment Pledges
$210,000.00 Commitment Estate Pledges
Announcements
Worship this Sunday
Third Sunday after Epiphany
9:30 & 11:00 am Service Sanctuary
Scripture: Roman 12: 1-8,
Psalm 123, Romans 12: 9-21
Sermon: "Service"
Fairview's services return on March 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM & 6:00 PM
6802 Boyers Mill Road,
New Market, MD 21774
Sunday School
Sunday Morning- 9:30- Children’s Sunday School Ed Building
Sunday Morning- 9:30- Middle School and Senior High- Schoolhouse
Sunday Morning- 9:30- Adult Bible Study- Schoolhouse
If you would like to volunteer or help with Sunday School, there are many opportunities to assist the teachers on a rotating basis. Please contact Donna Clawson declawson16@gmail.com
Save the Date
February 18
Prayer & Ashes
Mt. Carmel UMC Chapel
12:00–12:45 PM (Drop in)
Ashes
New Market UMC Chapel
11:45 AM & 1:00 PM
Ashes-to-Go
New Market UMC Parking Lot
12:00–1:00 PM
(Drop by the telephone pole in the parking lot)
Joint Ash Wednesday Service
New Market UMC
7:00 PM
Pastor Bonnie, preaching
Bible Study
Tuesday morning Bible study
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary
Begins January 6th and continues weekly until the summer.
Starting in January we will be studying Eugene Peterson’s book “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.” There is a study companion that we will also be using. The class normally runs for 2 hours, but you can leave whenever you need to.
Bible 101
Wednesdays at 6 PM in the Ed. Building
The study begins January 7th.
Pastor Scott will be hosting an in-person study on Wednesdays at 6 PM in the Ed Building that will start with the first chapter of the Bible, Genesis. This study will be held from January 7th through February 11th, and then continue after Lent on April 8th.
Adult Sunday School
Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Schoolhouse
Study Begins January 4th.
Curriculum books will be supplied for attendees.
Pastor Patty Robinson will be leading the class and will begin the year with the study described below.
“Grace is the ultimate expression of love."
We all know we need grace and forgiveness, but why is it so difficult to extend them to ourselves and others?
Valet Parking Now Available at 11:00 AM Service
The NMUMC Trustees are aware of the challenges experienced by our limited-mobility congregants when accessing handicapped parking. We will address this issue as we develop the site plan for the New Ministry Center. Meanwhile, we are adding the option of valet parking for these individuals. To use this option: pull up to the front steps or the handicapped ramp of the sanctuary and turn on the vehicle’s flashers. An attendant will park your car after you exit the vehicle and will coordinate a pick-up time with you.
Thank you for your patience as we try to improve all aspects of our ministry campus.
Parking Update for Those with Mobility Challenges
Following the October COF Meeting, it was noted that the walk from the Schoolhouse to the parking lot can be difficult for some attendees using walkers or other mobility aids. With permission from Rosemarie (of the Frederick Moving Company and NMUMC Preschool), parking is now available on the grassy area to the left of their driveway and in their driveway itself for those who may need closer access.
Special thanks to Rosemarie for her generosity in supporting our members’ safety and accessibility.
No Fresh Start Services til 2026
The Fresh Start Service Starts March 8, 2026. This service will be held at 8:15 am at Fairview Chapel, 6802 Boyers Mill Rd, New Market 21774. The design for this service is for those who want to get an early start on their Sunday and those who are seeking an alternate worship experience. Acoustic guitar, prayer, a short inspirational message, and Communion will be highlighted. The service is designed to last 30 minutes.
FOOD PANTRY IS RUNNING LOW!
New Market United Methodist Church has a small food pantry we keep stocked for those in need. We are reaching out to you asking for donations to get us through the next few months.
Some Guidelines:
Do not buy “giant size” or “bulk” of anything – they will not fit in the pantry Examples, are large packages of diapers, toilet paper or paper towels. If you buy them in bulk and the paper products are individually wrapped we can put a few out at a time. Do not get “giant” size paper towels – they take up too much room. Large cans of anything usually won’t be picked up.
Friday (1/23)- Psalm 123
Repeat this Psalm aloud several times today. How can you be in service to the Lord
on this day?
Saturday (1/24)- John 13: 12-17
How does washing one another’s feet show humility? How can we serve someone
today the “cold drink of water” that is the good news?
Sunday (1/25)- Worship in person or online.
Monday (1/26)- Psalm 124
The psalmist and all God’s people had been under vicious attack. What words depict the
strength of the attack they had to endure?
Tuesday (1/27)- Psalm 124
What would have been their destiny if God had not rescued them (v. 3-6)?
Wednesday (1/28)- Psalm 124
To what does the psalmist compare their escape (v. 7)?
Thursday (1/29)- Psalm 124
Gnashing teeth, raging floods, and treacherous snares were part of the psalmist’s reality.
How are they part of the reality you are facing now? (Anything that threatens your faith.)
Friday (1/30)- Psalm 124
When have you survived danger, either physical or spiritual, through the Lord’s help?
Saturday (1/31)- Psalm 124
How does your history with the Lord give you hope that He will deliver you safely through?
Sunday (2/1)- Worship in person or online.
Hope4Kids is a Maryland Food Bank Distribution Partner
I am so excited that we are starting up another year of helping our students within the community. Our packing will be held on Tuesday,
Jan 13 at 5:00 pm in the NMUMC schoolhouse building. We look forward to seeing you there!
Blessings,
Kelly Herzing
Hope 4 Kids Coordinator
If you have any questions, contact Kathy Petrill at Kathy.petrill@hopemtcarmel.org
Weather Policy
The following Winter Weather procedure will be used for the cancellation of church meetings, events, office hours, and church services for this winter.
Church meetings, events, and office hours on weekdays will follow the Frederick County Public School closings; if schools are closed for the day or have early dismissal due to inclement weather, all scheduled in-person activities will be automatically canceled for that day and evening.
During the weekend, all activity and service cancellations will be posted by 8AM via the following venues: A church-wide email will be sent out with information, or you can visit our church website ([https://www.newmarketumc.com)]www.newmarketumc.com) and the information will be at the top of the page. If you are not connected to the internet, please inform our church office, and you will receive a call if there is a cancellation.