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."
Giving Tree Pledge Total: $1,238,800.00
Commitment Pledges: $1,028,800.00
Commitment Estate Pledges: $210,000.00
Non-Pledged Donations: $61,646.00
Total Pledges & Non-Pledged Donations: $1,275,446.00
Announcements
Worship this Sunday
Blessing of the Teachers/Backpacks
9:30 am Service Sanctuary
11:00 am Service Sanctuary
Pastor Scott Clawson
Scripture: Matthew 15: 21-28,
Romans 11: 1-2A, 29-32
Sermon: “Irrevocable Mercy”
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
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
Outdoor Worship
Every summer since COVID, the 9:30 AM service has chosen to worship in the yard next to the Sanctuary known as the Fossett Property. Thanks (once again) to the generous donation from Anthony Bishop’s employer, Deicing Depot, we will have access to an event trailer for the outdoor season. The trailer will be placed on the Fossett property (just east of the Sanctuary) and will serve as a home base for the service, housing all necessary equipment so we no longer need to set up and tear down each week.
Attendees will have a couple of options:
· Drive-in style: Designated parking spots will be available in the grassy area for those who prefer to stay in their cars.
· Lawn seating: Others are welcome to park in the lot and bring lawn chairs to sit in front of the trailer.
This outdoor service will take place every Sunday starting on June 14th, except for the first Sunday of each month (Communion Sunday), which will be held inside the sanctuary. As always, if there’s a threat of rain or extreme heat, we’ll move the service indoors. You are welcome to bring your pets if they are properly leashed. We will have a Blessing of the Animals service on June 14th with a rain date of June 21st.
Bible Study
Tuesday morning Bible study
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary
Begins January 6th and continues weekly until the summer.
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
Every Other Wednesday at 6 PM in the Ed. Building
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 and go all the way to Revelation.
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.
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 (8/13)- Psalm 67
Use this Psalm as a repeat prayer today for all the people of all the nations.
Friday (8/14)- Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32
Does line 32 speak of eventual universal salvation? Why or why not?
Saturday (8/15)- Matthew 15: 10-28
How is Jesus bringing home his point to the disciples by proclaiming to this Canaanite
woman that he only came for the lost sheep of Israel. What does her reply reveal? Do you
think that the disciples viewed foreigners different after this day?
Sunday (8/16)- Worship in person or online.
Monday (8/17)- Exodus 1:8-2:10
How does this story reflect the actions of man and the providence of God as a symbiotic
act? How can the story inspire us to act in difficult circumstances?
Tuesday (8/18)- Psalm 24
What past situation could you state “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side”? Give
thanks this day for your redemption through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Wednesday (8/19)- Isaiah 51: 1-6
What kind of rock do you think you were carved from? Who shaped you and made you what
you are today?
Thursday (8/20)- Psalm 138
Use this Psalm as a repeating prayer aloud today.
Friday (8/21)- Romans 12: 1-8
What gifts has God blessed you with? How are you using these gifts to glorify God? If you
are not utilizing this gift, how can you start implementing it today?
Saturday (8/22)- Matthew 16: 13-20
Who do you say Jesus is? How does this form your discipleship?
Sunday (8/23)- Worship in person or online today.
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,
May 12 at 5:00 pm in the NMUMC schoolhouse building. We look forward to seeing you there!
Blessings,
Kelly Herzing
Hope 4 Kids Coordinator
