PRAYER FOR A NEW BEGINNING
Eternal God, You make all things new, and abide for ever the same. Grant me to begin this year in Your grace, and to continue in favor, that, being guided in all my doings, and guarded all my days, I may spend my life in Your service, and finally, by Your grace, attain the glory of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen -- W.E. Orchard
"ORDER OF THE KEEPER OF THE CHRISTMAS SECRET":
The newest Keepers will be presented this Sunday at the 9:30am service.
LOOKING AT JANUARY 2008:
- Laity in Ministry Dedication, Sunday January 13- As we start the New Year, we seek God's grace and want to renew our commitment and dedicate ourselves to Christ and His purpose.
- Lenten Program Planning (Sun 1/13) 6:15pm
- NCD Health Team Meeting (Sun 1/13) 7:00pm
- Blessing of Families and Children on Sunday 1/27- We will have special prayer for God's blessing for families.
- Church Day of Prayer for the New Year (New Date TBA) All the ministry leaders and families of the Church are encouraged to come and seek the Lord
NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION: for September 2008 classes is Thursday, January 24 at 9:30am in the Bike Room for church members and presently enrolled students. Open registration is Friday, January 25 at 9:30am. We have programs for children 18 months through 4 years old. Class times and rates are available in the Nursery School Office and flyers are posted throughout the building. Please call the Nursery School Office at 516-293-9078 for more information.
DEADLINES for printed announcements are as follows: Messenger: Mondays 2:00pm; Bulletin Insert: Wednesdays, 2:00pm.
CONFIRMATION CORNER
Jan. 13 - confirmands meet with Pastor Yim after church.
Jan. 18 - 6:00pm Hope for the Future, Farmingdale
Jan. 27 - 5:30pm teen service at St. Martin of Tours,
Bethpage
Feb. 2 - MYF Youth Event Conference in White Plains
UPCOMING MYF SCHEDULE:
- Fri., January 18 - Hope for the Future
- Sun., January 20 - Dinner and gathering
- Sat., January 26 - Leader to Leader Workshops
- Sat., February 2 - Conference Youth Rally
- Sun., February 3 - Souper Bowl of Caring
- Sat., February 9 - LI East District Youth Council
- Sun., February 10 - Evening Lent Program Begins
LEADER TO LEADER WORKSHOPS: Sat. January 26th at Centerport UMC. Program information to follow.
FAMILY COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for a way for your family to serve the community? How about joining the Soup Group Bagel Club? All you have to do is volunteer to pick up the donations of bagels at Stuff a Bagel and fruit salad at Bollinger's, both located on Main Street in Farmingdale, on a six week rotation. Please see Kasey Wurth for more details.
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IGNITE: New York Annual Conference Youth Rally, Sat., February 2, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza, White Plains, NY. This is an all-day event. Confirmands are encouraged to come for the Rally between 2:00 and 5:00pm. Lunch: bring a brown bag lunch; Dinner: we will eat at a local restaurant. Please contact Shanna or Garry Wurth for more info. Permission slips are available on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING: Sun. February 3rd: On Super Bowl Sunday, 140 million Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, there will be people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Please join young people around the U.S. as they demonstrate God's love by loving their neighbors through the Souper Bowl of Caring. Our youth will be collecting $1 bills in soup pots after worship on Feb. 3rd. Please support their efforts. Let's share and care!
SECOND ANNUAL JC CAFÉ - HOME EDITION: CHURCH TALENT NIGHT is scheduled for Sat., March 8th, 7:00pm. All ages are welcome to participate through music, art, poetry, multimedia, drama, etc. Come & share your talents! Sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall near the stage. Any questions please see Pat DiMassi. Join in, celebrate and enjoy our church's talents!
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.
PLEDGE CARDS: If you have not had a chance to express your financial support for the church by submitting your 2008 pledge card, you can still do so. You may drop it in the offering plate or mail it to the Church Office. Pledge cards are available at the Office and the South Transept.
2008 UPPER ROOM DISCIPLINES: books of daily devotionals are available at the Welcome Center for $10.00.
THRIFT SHOP VOLUNTEER NEEDED: call Rose Marie 516-249-0492 or Audrey 516-541-6452. Thank you.
IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Myrna Loudon, Lou Holzbaur, Kyli Abbinanti, Emily Brown, Charles Ghose, Mabel Greenidge, Bill Landahl, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Praveen Misra, Carolyn Minn, Evelyn Occena, Vera Schefer, 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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