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Local Church News
Albany District
The United Methodist Church
7 March 2017
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God destined us to be his adopted children through Jesus Christ because of his love. This was according to his goodwill and plan.
- Ephesians 1:5 (CEB)
Thought for the Day
Who has shown me God's unconditional love?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, watch over all parents and children. Thank you for adopting us into your family. Amen.
This devotional is provide by the Upper Room.
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Grace UMC, Nasau
Grace UMC in Nassau Methodists are fleecing the flock
and their neighbors. Local folks gather to trace patterns, cut Polartec fleece fabric, hand baste and machine sew hats, neck warmers, blankets, sweaters and other projects. Congregation members create hats for neighbors who can use them. Hats go to family, friends, food pantries, bus drivers, and school nurses. Some hats are posted on bulletin boards for anyone caught without a hat in storm. Week by week, we drink coffee, visit, catch up with one another, get to know one another, refresh or learn sewing skills, and do the community some good.
About ten used copies of Half Truths by Adam Hamilton, a leader guide and a junior guide available to be borrowed. Any and all might have scribbles and underlines, but all are in good shape. Call me at: 518-915-3393. I can leave them at the Albany District Office if needed.
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North Main St UMC, Gloversville
North Main Street United Methodist Church, Gloversville, will be holding a Six Week Wednesday Lenten Service at 6:00 PM.. The services will follow the theme "In the Light of the Cross" and will be conducted by the Lay Ministry Team. All are welcome to attend.
North Main Street United Methodist Church will also be holding a Children's and Adult's Lenten Art Series on Mondays from 4-5 and 6-8..Please e mail Pastor Judi at
johnsieb60@gmail.com for further information.
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Delmar UMC
The Most Dangerous Place for a Christian: Two Weeks at a Refugee Shelter in Greece
The Greeks have a word for it, "Filoxenia" - the love of strangers. On March 19 at 11:00 am in Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave, Delmar, Anna Campas will describe her time in January 2017 as a volunteer at the "Orange House," a shelter for refugees from war-torn countries that is located in central Athens. Her talk will include a background of the Syrian conflict and the challenges that Syrian, Afghani, and Iraqi refugees face once they have fled to Europe. Meet some of the people she came to know and hear ways that you can actively help these refugees, both locally and globally.
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Church of the Covenant, Averill Park NY
The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region of New York has obtained a grant to help set up respite care for parents of children with Autism. The Autism spectrum is quite large and many children fall into it that you may not recognize that they have Autism. To that effect there will be a Autism 101 film shown here at the Church of the Covenant United Methodist, 3055 NY-43, Averill Park, NY 12018on March 12, 2017 at 11:45 AM. This is during our Fellowship time. The presenter is Mrs. Janine Kruiswijk Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region of New York.
While this is March Mission month her main purpose is to inform the general public and open the opportunity for people to volunteer to help. The film runs about 15 minutes and Mrs. Kruiswijk will answer your questions after.
Please try to attend this session. It is important as the church in the community that we have a presence to show our acceptance of others and our willingness to reach out in ways that will help transform our community.
People of all ages are able to serve in this manner.
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First UMC, Schenectady
Engaging the Bible for Today
One of today's premier Biblical Scholars, Dr. John Dominic Crossan, is coming to First UMC, Schenectady. He will provide two lectures on Saturday, September 23, at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm, with lunch in between. He will preach on Sunday morning, September 24, with a time for engagement in second hour following worship.
Dr. Crossan was a member of a thirteenth-century Roman Catholic religious order, the Servites (Ordo Servorum Mariae),
from 1950 to 1969 and an ordained priest from 1957 to 1969. He joined DePaul University, Chicago, in 1969 and remained there until 1995. He is now a Professor Emeritus in its Department of Religious Studies.
Dr. Crossan is a long-time member of the Jesus Seminar. He was Co-Chair of the Jesus Seminar from 1985 to 1996 as it met in twice-annual meetings to debate the historicity of the life of Jesus in the gospels.
As usual, First UMC, Schenectady we will not keep Dr. Crossan only to ourselves but invite the widest community. You are encouraged to save these dates now and invite others whom you know might be interested.
Bob Long, Chair Adult Education Team
First UMC, Schenectady. NY
2017 LENTEN PHOTO SHOW
Everyone is invited to participate in this year's Lenten Photo Show, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church in downtown Schenectady at 603 State Street! For each of the five weeks during Lent, a different theme has been chosen. During each of these weeks, FUMC will be accepting one to three photos that the participant has taken that reflect the weekly theme, which are:
Click here for the photo show flyer.
March 5-11: STRONG
March 12-18: SUPPORT
March 19-25: WHOLE
March 26-April 1: CONNECT
April 2-8: BRIGHT
Anyone can participate in any or all of three ways:
1. Submit photos that you have taken
2. Vote for the photos you think best reflect the themes
3. Visit the show on Easter Sunday, April 16 (8:30-10 AM and 11:00-12 noon)
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First UMC, East Greenbush
Lenten Worship and Luncheon
Each Wednesday during Lent
12:00 pm - 2 pm
March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5
Join us for Worship and a Luncheon each Wednesday during Lent beginning March 8, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush. Each week will be hosted by a different Speaker from several churches in the East Greenbush area including St. Mary's Clinton Heights, Greenbush Reformed Church, First United Methodist Church, Church of the Holy Spirit and Community Congregational Church of Clinton Heights, UCC, respectively. It will begin with Worship at 12:05 pm followed by a Luncheon each week provided by different church organizations.
Come join us for this wonderful opportunity this year to listen to the topic With Burning Hearts. For more information, please contact the Church office at 518-477-9693.
OR Joins us for a
Lenten Bible Study - A five-week study based on Reverend N.T. Wright's DVDs "Evil" and "Resurrection." Choose from two session times: Monday evenings starting March 6 at 6:30 pm or Tuesday mornings starting March 7 at 9:30 am. For more information, contact Kevin Conley at 518-253-4907 or speak with Pastor Sundar.
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Newtonville UMC
Newtonville United Methodist Church is holding a series of Lenten forums. They will take place in the Sanctuary beginning at 11:15 a.m., following Sunday morning worship.
The forum leader on Sunday, March 12 will be renowned sculptor, painter, and architectural designer Patrick Morelli. Among other works, he is the creator of the sculpture "Behold," which is featured at the Rev. Dr. Mr. Luther King, Jr. historic site in Atlanta. Mr. Morelli will share with us about creating this "Roots"-inspired sculpture, working with the King family and other civil rights leaders, fundraising for the project, and the installation at the King historic site. More information about the artist can be found at
www.morelliart.com.
The Sunday, March 19 forum will be led by Julio Guity, Jr. and Sam Smith. Julio and Sam serve on the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, and as Equalization Members (lay voting members) to the Upper New York Annual Conference. Julio also serves on SPRC, and Sam on the Church Council. They will be speaking about what the United Methodist Church looks like from their perspective, both at the local church level and beyond, and perhaps help us imagine what the church could look like, both now in the future.
Newtonville is also holding midweek worship services with Holy Communion each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., through April 5.
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Mayfield UMC - Celebrates a Milestone.
Was it the warmer spring-like temperatures? Was it friends talking to friends?
The Mayfield congregation likes to believe that it is the power and love of the Spirit that made Sunday, 19 February special.
One-by-one and in small groups, they arrived for worship.
Ultimately, there were 32 young people who came to church and enjoyed the fun and fellowship of Sunday school together.
"This was a milestone for us, and we couldn't be more proud or happier," said the leaders who give tirelessly week after week to keep the youth involved.
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Spring Equinox Weekend
To be held at St. Paul's UMC in Castleton, N.Y. March 17-18, 2017. Friday open house 6:00 - 8:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 - 3:00 PM; Saturday evening 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Click here for full details.
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Rev. Rich Weihing
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District Superintendent
Maxine Getty, Administrative Assistant
568 Loudon Road (GPS) / PO Box 511 (Mailing), Newtonville, NY 12128
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