COMMITTEE PHOTOS: : The following committees will be photographed this Sunday, January 28th, for our church directory: Trustees, Nursery School Board, Thrift Shop, United Methodist Men, Women's Prayer Group, Men's Prayer Group, Outreach, Worship, Lay Leadership, Soup Group, Memorial Fund and Administrative Council. Please remain in the sanctuary after services to have your photo taken.

CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY NEWS: If you were unable to schedule an appointment to have your picture taken for our new directory, you may submit a photo to the Church Office. The photo must not exceed 4"x 6" and if it is a professional photo, you must have a copyright release from the studio. Copyright release forms are available in the Church Office.

WANTED: BAKERS AND COOKS FOR A NEW MINISTRY! We would like to prepare a list of the names of people within the congregation who would be willing to make a meal or a dessert occasionally when needed. These would be used as a "Gift of love from the congregation" to be delivered to anyone during visitation who has been ill, homebound or in transition. If you would like to be part of this new ministry please give your name and phone number to Pat DiMassi. Thank you, Membership & Evangelism Committee

FOOD DRIVE: The United Methodist Men are sponsoring a January food drive to help re-stock the shelves of St. Killian's food pantry. Please bring non-perishable staple food items and place them in the marked bins in the So. Transept. Many thanks for your generosity.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: will meet on Tuesday, February 13th. Sue Gabrielli is making soup (no sandwich).

CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY NEWS: If you were unable to schedule an appointment to have your picture taken for our new directory, you may submit a photo to the Church Office. The photo must not exceed 4"x 6" and if it is a professional photo, you must have a copyright release from the studio. Copyright release forms are available in the Church Office.

JC CAFÉ: HOME EDITION: Church Talent Night, Sat. March 10, 2007. Instead of inviting a talent from outside to our next J.C. Café, the church family is invited to participate in a special "Talent Night". Youth of our church are especially invited to participate in addition to adults. A wide variety of media with a focus on music, as well as dance, poetry reading, artwork, photography and any other talents are welcome. Come and experience the J.C. Café atmosphere with a special focus. Coffee, tea, juice and a variety of delicious desserts will be served. The suggested donation of $5.00 will be given to UMCOR- Darfur as a special offering. There is a sign-up sheet for those who would like to participate on the large bulletin board closest to the stage in Fellowship Hall. Any questions, please contact Pat DiMassi, 516-796-1894. Thank you.

FROM THE NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE: The NYAC has relief teams going to Biloxi, Mississippi beginning March 3rd and continuing through August 18th to continue the rebuilding of this area so devastated by Hurricane Katrina. They have an urgent need for volunteers to join in this very rewarding work and fellowship on this important mission. The cost to the volunteers is $500, which will cover airfare, food and ground transport. Most trips are 8 days in duration. If interested, please call the Church Office at 516-694-3424.

NEW E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR CHURCH OFFICE: The following new e-mail addresses are now in effect for the Church Office. office@farmingdaleumc.org and pastor@farmingdaleumc.org

MESSENGER ON LINE: For those of you who would like to see the latest editions of "The Messenger" before they arrive by mail, you can visit our church website at www.farmingdaleumc.org

SPECIAL THANKS: : to Tom Sattler for setting up our new office e-mail accounts and for his continued support when we need technical assistance with our office computers.

THANK YOU! To everyone who donated items for the soldiers overseas. Three large boxes were filled and sent. Also, thank you for all the calendars that were donated. Jenn Lee

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! to Mabel Greenidge who celebrates her 102nd birthday on February 4th, 2007. We wish her God's blessings on this milestone.

ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR: : If you wish to have an arrangement placed on the altar in memory of a loved one, or in honor of someone or a special time in your life, please call the Church Office. The cost is $20.

THE LIVING TREE is a wonderful way to permanently record special moments in your life: Anniversaries, Baptism, Weddings, Confirmation, the passing of a loved one or any other personal or family event. A leaf on the tree is $250 and a rock is $3,000. Brochures are available in the South Transept by the tree.

2007 UPPER ROOM DISCIPLINES: are available at the Welcome Center for $10

CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY NEWS: If you were unable to schedule an appointment to have your picture taken for our new directory, you may submit a photo to the Church Office. The photo must not exceed 4"x 6" and if it is a professional photo, you must have a copyright release from the studio. Copyright release forms are available in the Church Office.

IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Kyli Abbinanti, Emily Brown, Carmen Capoziello, Mabel Greenidge, Mildred Jaisle, Carlos Joniaux, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Tom Maldonado, Carolyn Minn, Evelyn Occena, Ann Robertson, Vera Schefer, Barbara Simpson, Lou Volla, Mary Anne Wolling 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.