Dear Friends,
There's something exciting about this time of the year for students in school: it means they get to start fresh and get another new chance at learning, growing and excelling.
No matter what age or stage we are in life, we too can have a fresh start in Christ who loves us. No matter what regret, guilt, shame, excuse or doubt we may have, there is a new beginning waiting for us as we respond to Christ's invitation to follow Him as our Lord.
Join us this Rally Sunday and why not start afresh again to journey with Christ! "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" (2Corinthians 5:17)
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Julia YH Yim
CHURCH SCHOOL RALLY DAY is this Sunday, Sept. 9th. 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.
SUMMER FOOD DRIVE: The United Methodist Men will be wrapping up their summer food drive with a final collection at our Church Ministry Fair on Sept. 9th. Please bring some canned goods, pasta or other staple food items as your unofficial "admission" to the Ministry Fair.
UMW COMMUNION SUPPER: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6:00pm. Catered cold buffet will be served; $12.00 per person. Any unused funds from dinner cost will go to UMW treasury to fulfill our mission obligations. Please let your circle chairperson know if you will be attending. All church women are invited. For further information, please contact Kathy Bush at (516) 694-1019.
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 sheet in the So. Transept), as well as games, lawn sports and softball equipment. Contact Dwight Andrews for further information.
ADVENT BOOKLET: The Membership & Evangelism Committee invites you to participate in another Advent booklet this year. Wasn't it inspiring to read personal testimonies, poems and stories written by our sisters and brothers from church? This year, we'd like to include YOUR story. The greatest Christmas gift is Jesus, and we want to share with each other how WE personally received this gift. Please give your article to Pat DiMassi or leave it in the Church Office for Barbara. The deadline to submit your article is Oct. 1. Thank you.
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30 DAYS FOR KYLI: is a spirit raiser. The goal is to raise awareness of the gifts we have each been given and to take better care of ourselves in an attitude of gratitude, while dedicating acts of self care to Kyli's complete physical healing. Kyli, one of our church members, is an infectious, spirited five year old girl who has struggled with encephalopathy of unknown origin since infancy. Kyli works very hard to achieve simple things like eating, drinking, breathing, and even sleeping. We remain confident God is working miracles in and through Kyli. Please join us by visiting the following website - http://theprocessfitness.com/kyli.html
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY resumes on September 19th at 10:30am in the Library. All are welcome!
SPECIAL THANKS & FAREWELL: to Laurie Everhart for her ministry in music, dedication, and friendship. You have been a special blessing to us in the brief time we shared in ministry. May God bless you as you return to South Carolina! We will miss praising the Lord with you. From the Worship Band. Expressions of care can be sent to: Laurie Everhart, 126 Grandview Drive, Inman, SC 29349
HELP WANTED: If anyone is interested in the position of Thrift Shop Co-Coordinator, please contact the Church Office. This is a 10 hour per week position.
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.
IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Kyli Abbinanti, Shirley Baker, Emily Brown, Mabel Greenidge, Kristen Hickey, 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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