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: $1,102,963
$892,963.00 Commitment Pledges
$210,000.00 Commitment Estate Pledges
Announcements
Worship this Sunday
Second Sunday in Lent
Communion Sunday
9:30 & 11:00 am Service Sanctuary
Scripture: John 5: 16-24, John 10: 1-10
Sermon: "Time To Make the Donuts"
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
Save the Date: Community Easter Egg Hunt at NMUMC—March 28
1:30-2:00 PM—story time and games
2:00 PM Hard Start for the Egg Hunt
Candy donations can be dropped off in the sanctuary by March 22nd
Volunteers are needed during
the event from noon to 2 PM:
- hide eggs
- run the egg roll
- man the tables
- (play games with the kids).
Palm Sunday—March 29
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Holy Thursday — April 2
Joint Stations of the Cross with Communion
Mt. Carmel UMC
4:00–6:00 PM (Drop in)
Good Friday — April 3
Joint Good Friday Service
New Market UMC
7:00 PM
Pastor Scott, preaching
Easter Sunrise — April 5
Joint Sunrise Service
Fairview Chapel- Music by Lauren Hill
6:30 AM
6802 Boyers Mill Rd., New Market, MD
Easter Sunday Services
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
at New Market United Methodist Church
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.
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.
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.
NMUMC Food Pantry “Wish List”
The following items are currently on my “wish list” for our small pantry.
-Canned tuna/chicken
-Peanut butter
-Jelly (strawberry or grape)
-Instant oatmeal
-Granola bars
-Small fruit cups or applesauce
Please drop off donations to the Ed. Building or in the back of the Sanctuary
Announcements
As of Sunday, March 8th the Fresh Start service at Fairview Chapel will be starting up again. Service Time: 8:15 am to 8:45 am (approximately 30 minutes) Location: Fairview Chapel 6802 Boyers Mill Road New Market, MD 21774
Our service begins with acoustic guitar music. We are blessed with three talented musicians Randy Granger, Lauren Hill and Eric Corbin. The three musicians rotate Sundays and they are amazing. Eric Corbin and friends.
We celebration the holy sacrament of Communion every Sunday.
We share joys and concerns and wonderful fellowship
Join Pastor Scott Clawson, Pastor Patty Robinson and Certified Lay Minister Susan Stevens (and like the musicians, we rotate schedules too) for a service that is just a bit different. All are welcome!
Fresh Start Preview Check out this video for a short look at the service.
Thursday (2/26)- Psalm 125
How has God protected you? Give thanks for that protection today.
Friday (2/27)- Galatians 5: 22-26
Which fruits of the spirit do you embody most? The least? How can you strengthen
the ones you struggle to embody?
Saturday (2/28)- Matthew 17: 1-9
How did Jesus revealing his true glory to Peter, James, and John strengthen them
for the journey ahead? How are you strengthened by this glory?
Sunday (3/1/26)- Worship in person or online.
Monday (3/2)- Exodus 17: 1-7
Why do you think the Israelites that had seen God do many wondrous acts
suddenly turn to complaining over having nothing to drink? Are we similar in some
ways, forgetting the providence of God when faced with scarcity?
Tuesday (3/3)- Psalm 95
When has your heart “gone astray? How did you make your way back to God?
Wednesday (3/4)- Romans 5: 1-11
Repeat verse 8 as a silent prayer throughout the day. At the end of the day, reflect
on the infinite grace of God through Jesus, the son.
Thursday (3/5)- John 4: 5-42
What do you “thirst for” today? Pray that Jesus may quench your desire with
goodness and abundance.
Friday (3/6)- Psalm 129
How were the people proclaiming perseverance as an attribute in today’s Psalm?
Saturday (3/7)- 2 Corinthians 11: 21b-30
If you were faced with the same trials as Paul, would you have given up? How did
Paul persevere?
Sunday (3/8)- 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,
March 10 at 5:00 pm in the NMUMC schoolhouse building. We look forward to seeing you there!
Blessings,
Kelly Herzing
Hope 4 Kids Coordinator
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.