Dear Friends,
A Mother's Day card said, "Now that we have a mature adult relationship, there's something I'd like to tell you. You're still the first person I think of when I fall down and go boom!" And somebody noted, "A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie." I'll add another, "Mothers are like God and 7-11 stores; they're open for business 24-7." Won't you join us in worship this Sunday as we celebrate and honor our mothers, remembering their sacrificial love, undying devotion, and faithful prayers for us.

Pastor Yim

YOUTH GROUP LOCK-IN: Saturday, 5/13 (beginning at 5:00pm) - Sunday, 5/14. The theme is "Friends".

WESLEY CHOIR will be singing this Sunday, May 14th. Please be at church by 9:00am to rehearse.

YOU ARE INVITED: Church members who are interested in being At-Large members of the Administrative Council (the Church's decision-making body), which meets monthly, are invited to indicate their interest to one of the members of the Lay Leadership Committee, chaired by the Pastor.

GRADUATES: If you know of anyone in our church who is graduating from high school or above this year, please share this information with the Church Office so that we can acknowledge their achievement and pray for God's continued blessings upon them.

THE HUGH "SKIP" NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: is currently accepting applications for the 2006 Skip Newman Scholarship. Applications are available in the Church Office and must be submitted by May 14th.

OFFERING ENVELOPES: If you have not received offering envelopes or wish to have offering envelopes for 2006, please contact the Church Office.

HEALTH KITS: We are collecting health kits to bring to the Annual Conference next month. Each kit includes six band aids, plus one of the following: hand towel, washcloth, comb, metal nail file or nail clipper with file, bar of soap (bath size in wrapper), toothbrush (in original packaging) and tube of toothpaste (4-7 ounces).

TEEN CIRCLE CAR WASH: Sat., May 20th 11:00am-3:00pm in the parking lot behind CVS. Cars $5.00; vans $6.00. Proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

ANNUAL CHURCH SPRING CLEANING: Sat., May 20th. We are looking for all church members to bring their pails and sponges and help clean our Church, Thrift Shop, and Church School. Here is our chance to clean out the clutter, and put a shine on our Church. The UMM will be providing a light lunch for all workers. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the beginning of May.

OF MEN & MOTORCYCLES - PART II: : The "blessing of the riders" is rescheduled to Sunday, May 28th, 11:15am. Each club member will contribute to a special fund that will then be donated to UMM for UMCOR Advance Specials. Join us for refreshments and greeting the riders.

AN INVITATION FROM THE BISHOP: Bishop Jeremiah Park is inviting every United Methodist to join the 207th Annual Conference at Hofstra University on Sat. 6/10. It will be a time of witnessing to the theme, "We are the Church Together, For Such a Time as This". There will be many talented musicians, as well as choirs with hundreds participating. This is a great opportunity for the confirmation class to experience the Ordination Service. Free lunch will be provided. Please call the Church Office by 5/15 if you plan to attend.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER the confirmation students that they may know Christ personally and follow Him: Scott Brown, Evan Cavallo, Shannon Malecki, Preeti Misra & Dan Pidgeon.

CONFIRMATION NEWS:

• Barbeque: Sunday, May 21st, 12:00noon at the Parsonage.
• Rehearsal & Dinner: Friday, June 2nd. Parents will plan and host dinner for the mentors and confirmands. Dinner 6:00pm, rehearsal 7:00pm, dessert following rehearsal.
• Confirmation: Sunday, June 4th. Mentors and families should arrive at church by 8:15am in order to put on robes and corsages.

IN SYMPATHY: We extend sympathy to the family of Lisa Bell whose sister, Lyn, passed away last weekend. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: The Bell Family, 35 Cinque Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735-3221.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC POSITION AVAILABLE: Farmingdale UMC seeks part-time Director of Music. Skilled, creative organist and pianist to direct and accompany a chancel choir, a praise and gospel choir, a youth choir and a bell choir and to play at Sunday worship service and other special services. Organ is a twenty rank Austin. Position could be divided. Salary up to $22K, commensurate with responsibilities. Additional income from weddings and funerals is possible. Position open March 1, 2006. Send resume to Music Search Committee at farmumc@earthlink.net or to 407 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735.

IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Evelyn Occena, Dorli Retinger, Gary Wurth, Cliff Mackin, Bob Greening, Mabel Greenidge, Helen Harvison, Peggy Lopez, Emily Brown, Kyli Abbinanti, Tom Maldonado, Barbara Simpson, and our troops in harm's way.