Dear Friends,
May this first Fall edition of Messenger find you ready and refreshed in the grace and peace of our Risen Lord!
With the new school year beginning and vacations ending, we are inspired to make fresh starts in work and study. Labor Day recognizes and celebrates all people who work. It was God who first worked through His creation, delighted in it, and blessed humanity to join Him in His work.
To this very day God continues to accomplish His sovereign purpose, the work of redeeming humanity through His Son Jesus Christ. God is looking for co-workers like you and me who will join Him. The local church is where God is enlisting and empowering workers for His Kingdom.
As we begin again, let us renew our commitment to work for God and for food that endures to eternal life which Jesus gives and not for food that spoils. And remember, the work we do for God will not be in vain (i.e. the work benefits are out of this world!)
Working together for God's Purpose,
Pastor Julia Y.H. Yim
(P.S. Read 1Corinthians 15:58)
CHURCH SCHOOL RALLY DAY Sun., Sept. 9, 2007. Sunday school registration will take place and ice cream sundaes will be served in Fellowship Hall following worship. A Ministry Fair will also be featured with information tables highlighting the different church ministries that are available.
J.C. CAFÉ: join us on Sat. Sept. 15th, 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; music starts at 7:30pm. Enjoy the energetic and uplifting sounds of the Rich Dieguez Band. This upbeat and popular group have been busy in ministry in the New York area. Suggested donation is $5.00. Coffee and desserts are on the house.
CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC: Sun., Sept. 16h, 2007 (raindate: 9/23) 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.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
EVENING PRAISE & PRAYER resumes on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:45pm in the So. Transept (side of sanctuary). Join us for a time of praise, prayer and meditation in God's Word. All are welcome.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY resumes on September 19th at 10:30am in the Library. All are welcome!
CHOIR REHEARSAL INFO
- The Praise & Gospel Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, Sept. 5th at 6:45pm.
- The Chancel Choir will resume rehearsals on Thursday, Sept. 6th at 8:00pm.
- The Wesley Choir will begin rehearsals on Sunday, Sept. 9th.
- The Bell Choir will resume the end of September when the upstairs rehearsal room temperature is cooler
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WORSHIP SERVICES UPDATE
The newest 11:30AM Praise Service replaces the 8:00AM Early Service as an alternate worship opportunity on Sundays. Two worship services continue each Sunday: 9:30AM Family Worship with Church School and the newest 11:30AM Praise Service with the Worship Band. Additional worship times are offered during special seasons of the year and whenever need arises. Let us continue to be faithful in worship, in prayer, and in service to glorify God and proclaim the love of Christ together.
UMW COMMUNION SUPPER: 9/11/07 6:00pm Catered cold buffet will be served; $12.00 per person. Please let your circle chairperson know if you will be attending. All women are invited. For further information, please contact Kathy Bush at (516) 694-1019.
CHARGE CONFERENCE: is scheduled for Tues., October 9th at 7:30pm. All Committee Reports are due in Office by Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. Thank you..
WOMEN'S MINI-RETREAT: Sat. Sept. 22nd 9:30am-12:00noon at Southampton United Methodist Church. The theme is "Christians Under Construction". The day consists of worship, fellowship and communion. Cost is $10 per person (includes light breakfast). To purchase a ticket call, 631-283-0951.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sue & John Gabrielli on the occasion of Marriage of their daughter, Brooke, to Mario Perrone 8/4/07. Expressions of joy can be sent to: Mr. & Mrs. John Gabrielli, 74 Heisser Lane, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
CONGRATULATIONS to the family of Luke Andrew Harmon (son of Ray & Jennifer Harmon) who was baptized on August 12, 2007.
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Congratulations to the families of Dan Auffret & Eliza Crespo who will unite in marriage on Sat, September 8th at our church, officiated by Pastor Yim. Dan & Eliza are new attendees to our church. Expressions of joy can be sent to: Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Auffret, 118 Beechwood St., Farmingdale, NY 11735.
IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Kyli Abbinanti, Shirley Baker, Emily Brown, Mabel Greenidge, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Praveen Misra, Carolyn Minn, Evelyn Occena, Vera Schefer, Barbara Simpson, 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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