NEW BEGINNINGS: On Sunday, Sept. 3rd we prayed for the following children beginning 1st grade this year: Alex Catsaros, Danielle & Davina Gyedu, Emma Howell, James Hickey, Katherine Lee, Leslie Sattler, Jessica Trent and Caroline Williams.

WE NEED YOUR HELP: The UMM are planning to paint the front porch of the Thrift Shop on Sat. Sept. 16th (weather permitting). If you would like to help, contact Jeff James or any UMM member. We are looking to start about 9:00am. The more volunteers we get, the quicker we can finish the job. No rain date has been announced.

CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC: this Sun., Sept. 17, 2006 (raindate: 9/24) at Belmont Park following Sunday worship. Please bring a side dish or dessert (sign-up sheets in the So. Transept), as well as games, lawn sports and softball equipment. Contact Dwight Andrews for further information.

• Sun. 9/17 12:00pm - Church Picnic
• Fri. 9/22 5:30pm - Hope for the Future - we will meet at church and return to church for a game night.
• Fri. 9/29 7:00pm - Impact '06 Youth Rally - Arumdaun Presbyterian Church in Bethpage.
• Sun. 10/1 5:00pm - First Youth Group Gathering - dinner will be served.

CONFIRMATION TRAINING: 8th graders or those who desire to be confirmed and haven't received confirmation training, please contact the Church Office.

UMW YARD SALE: The UMW is having a giant yard sale again - Sat., Sept. 30th, 9:00am-2:00pm, rain or shine! For further info., contact Joyce Aponte.

CHURCH PICTURE DIRECTORY NEWS: The two sets of dates for the photographs to be taken for our new pictorial directory are as follows: Tues., Oct. 17th, 3:00-9:30pm; Wed., Oct. 18th, 3:00-9:30pm; Fri., Jan. 12th, 3:00-9:30pm and Sat., Jan. 13th, 10:00am-5:00pm. You do not have to be a member of the church in order to have your picture taken (just indicate that you should not be included in the directory when you come for your sitting). Anyone - singles, couples, families - can have their picture taken and will receive a free 8 x 10 photo. You will be given an opportunity after the sitting to buy additional copies. A sign-up sheet is in the So. Transept.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH GROUP? We will be meeting the first and third Sundays of each month. We are looking for volunteers to provide dinner for the youth group on these evenings. There are many ways in which you can do this. Please contact Garry or Shanna Wurth for more information.

ADVENT BOOKLET: The Membership & Evangelism Committee is asking for your help in assembling an Advent booklet written by the congregation for the congregation. Jesus is the greatest gift, so we'd like to compile a series of witness stories (any format you want - poetry, etc.) about how you came to receive this gift. If a scripture applies, please include. Please give you contribution to Pat DiMassi. Deadline to submit is 10/l.

KATRINA ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ are still trying to put their lives back together one year after Hurricane Katrina destroyed large sections of the Gulf Coast. You can help by donating gift cards from either Home Depot or Lowe's; see the folder on the bulletin board in the So. Transept. These cards will go through the NY Annual Conference to Methodist churches down South.

30 DAYS FOR KYLI: is an opportunity to help take care of Kyli Abbinanti, a developmentally disabled child who is a member of our Church, by taking care of yourself for the month of September. Visit http://theprocessfitness.com/the process.html and click on Kyl's logo to find out how you can participate. If you are interested in keeping up to date with Kyli's progress, e-mail Jodi at jkabbinanti@verizon.net and you will be added to the "Kylie Update" list

FARMINGDALE ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM: The Adult Day Care Center meets Mon.-Fri., 9:00am-3:00pm at Farmingdale United Methodist Church. Volunteers are needed! If you have any time or talent to share with our center, we would greatly appreciate your help! Please e-mail fadc@optonline.net or call (516) 293-8928.

IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Kyli Abbinanti, Emily Brown, Anna Eustace, Mabel Greenidge, Bob Greening, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Cliff Mackin, Tom Maldonado, Evelyn Occena, Barbara Simpson, George Weathers, and our troops in harm's way.

*If you know of someone in the hospital, or someone who wishes a pastoral visit, please call the Church Office.

OUR STEWARDSHIP UPDATE:
Based on 2006 Pledges

• Where We Are Are (as of Sept. 10th): $117,987
• Where We Should Be: $131,281.18