Dear Friends,
Our hearts sank when we heard about the unspeakable tragedy at Virginia Tech. Everyday precious lives are lost to violence and war. Instead of asking, "Why?" we can cry out to God, "Arise, O Lord, and release Your power. Scatter Your foes. Strengthen us to do Your will."
When Nehemiah learned that the wall of Jerusalem had been broken down and the gates had been burned with fire, he "sat down and wept and mourned . . . fasted and prayed before the God of heaven" (Neh. 1:3-5). As he looked to God, Nehemiah led his people to rebuild the wall and rebuild their lives. May we follow Nehemiah's example in times like these by faithfully looking to God in prayer and diligently serving God by serving those in need in Christ's name.
Because Christ Lives,
Pastor Yim
The New Service begins this Sunday, 4/29 at 11:30 AM!
PRAYER FOR THE NEW SERVICE
Gracious God, our Heavenly Father, You are almighty and worthy of all our praise. You take delight in those who trust in You and choose to work in response to the prayers of Your servants. We lift up the New Service that You will bless & use it to draw new & untapped people to our church for experience of grace and new life in Christ. Grant that we may experience afresh renewal and growth in our faith and in our church as we trust You to work in and through us in this new effort.
Empower us with the Holy Spirit & work through us to accomplish Your will together and advance Your Kingdom purposes to proclaim Christ and His love to others. We thank You in advance for what You will do through us for Your glory and for Your church. We pray in the powerful name of Jesus our Risen Lord. Amen.
REFLECTION ON STEWARDSHIP
This year's "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
1 Timothy 6:17-18
UMW TEEN CIRCLE: Please mark your calendars for Sat., May 12th. We will meet at Kasey Wurth's house to make centerpieces for the Loveable Ladies Luncheon.
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SUNDAY: April 22nd. Your offering nurtures outreach with persons of all ages and provides scholarships for United Methodist Native American seminarians. Envelopes are available in the So. Transept.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & MOTHER'S DAY SPRING PLANT SALE sponsored by the United Methodist Men will be on Saturday, May 12th, from 8:30 to 11 AM. Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast will be $5 for adults and $3 for kids and will be available from UMM members.
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LOVEABLE LADIES' LUNCHEON: Is there a friend or relative who has supported you through the rough spots in your life? Is there a coworker who makes your workplace pleasant? Has your teenager or young adult daughter been a source of joy and pride for you? Is there a lonely woman in your neighborhood who would love to share conversation and quiche with other women? Show her you appreciate her and invite her to be your guest at the luncheon. Men, is your wife in need of some time with other adult women? Surprise her with a ticket for the luncheon. Saturday, May 19th, 12:00-2:00pm. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased during Coffee Hour.
SKIP NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIP:
The Hugh "Skip" Newman Scholarship Committee is currently accepting applications for the 2007 Skip Newman Scholarship. Applications are available in the Church Office and must be submitted by May 13th. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the scholarship fund may do so by submitting a check to the Church and designating it for the Newman Scholarship Fund.
L.I. EAST SPRING DISTRICT CONFERENCE: next Sun. May 6th 2:00-6:00pm at the Dix Hills Bible Korean UMC. Program consists of worship with commissioning of Lay Speakers as well as various workshops (list on bulletin board in So. Transept). Please RSVP to the District Office at 631-336-2396 or e-mail: Lienyac@aol.com
SUMMER CAMP is just around the corner and the United Methodist Church offers wonderful outdoor experiences for children and adults. Camperships are available to help subsidize the cost of camp. If you would like to apply, please write a letter stating why you want to attend Camp Quinipet. Letters must be received by Shanna Wurth by May 13th.
ATTENTION SENIORS & THOSE WHO LOVE THEM! If Mom or Dad can no longer attend their regular senior center due to beginnings of Alzheimer's, dementia or are frail elderly, why not attend Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center (a social day care) Mon-Fri (9AM-3PM). Please log on to www.farmingdaleadultdaycare.com or call 516-293-8928. Spring registration has begun!
IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
Carol Baldwin, Doris Greening, Doug Makosky, Kyli Abbinanti, Emily Brown, Mabel Greenidge, Mildred Lindquist, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Praveen Misra, Carolyn Minn, Evelyn Occena, Ann Robertson, Louisa Rodriguez, Vera Schefer, Barbara Simpson, Lou Volla, 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.
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