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Adirondack District
Local Church and District News/Events
and "Classifieds"
Nov. 13, 2019
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'Often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.'
-- Helen Keller
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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Please hold the Rev. Wilbert Gamble and his family in your prayers. Wilbert's son, Kamenra Gamble, was recently in an auto accident and broke both of his legs. Wilbert will be traveling to be with his son, who is hospitalized in Tallahassee.
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Please continue to hold Karen Butters (Certified Lay Minister from Blue Mountain UMC) and her family in your prayers. Karen's year-old grandson Makena recently suffered serious burns on his hands and arms. Karen is grateful that Makena is home and making progress, and appreciates your continued thoughts and prayers.
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Continued prayers for Retired Local Pastor Roger Waldron and his wife Pastor Debby Waldron (Emmanuel UMC in Bolton Landing). Roger is now a patient at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady, where he is continuing to recover from a stroke he suffered on October 15. Cards of care and concern can be sent to Roger at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, Room 376, 1270 Belmont Ave. Schenectady NY 12308.
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Please keep the family of Robert "Bob" James in your prayers. Bob, 75, died on Oct. 30. He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Janet A.M. James, who served several Upper New York churches, including Latham Calvary, Orchard Park, and others. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23 at Calvary UMC, located at 15 Ridge Place in Latham, NY. Condolences can be sent to Rev. James at 10 Residence Way, Apt. 207, Haverhill, MA 01830. Click here to read Bob's full obituary.
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If you'd like prayer for yourself or others, or you'd like to share a joy, please be in touch with Carrie (518) 480-4866 or
[email protected] Please know that we will need to contact folks to be sure they feel comfortable with us publishing their information.
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Top 10 Things Every Church can Learn from a Fruitful Chruch Planter: Saturday in Glens Falls
While many churches in upstate NY are experiencing decline, there ARE
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churches that are growing. Some of our fastest growing churches are new church starts. Join Dave Masland, Director of New Faith Communities for Upper NY Conference, as he shares "The Top 5 Things Every Church Can Learn from a Fruitful Church Planter." Every church wishes more, younger families would join them. Learn what some people are doing to actually make that happen. And, learn some steps your church can take to tap into some of those practices. You will leave the session with two or three simple, clear action steps to move your church toward new life.
When: 1 PM to 4 PM Saturday, Nov. 16
Where: Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls (12801)
PLEASE NOTE!!
The church sits on the corner of Bay and Washington streets. The entrance is on Washington Street. There is on-street parking on Washington Street, and there are a couple of parking lots across from the church. If you have mobility issues, there is another entrance. Call Carrie and she will give you directions to the ramp entrance. (518) 480-4866.
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District Confirmation Retreat: Are you interested?
The Rev. Phil Richards of the Plattsburgh UMC is interested in putting
together a District Confirmation Retreat in the Spring of 2020, location yet to be determined. This would be a District ministry for youth to explore their faith and find their place in the local church. This retreat would include: History of the UMC, Mission and Service, Worship and Sacrament, Spiritual Journey components and Discipleship Training. This would all be geared to youth Grades 6 through 12. He would like to recruit leaders who have a passion and gift for connecting with youth. He is looking to see if there is an interest on the District to offer this opportunity. Please get back to him if your church has an interest in participating, along with approximately how many youth in your church might come to this event. This would be a great supplement for Confirmation Classes. Please contact Phil at
[email protected] or (518) 563-2992.
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Plant holders available
Two easy-to-assemble wrought iron plant holders for 14 flower pots each. Great for poinsettias! Free from Bolton Landing Methodist Church. Take one or both. Contact Anita Richards, (518) 644-2492.
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Seeking Administrative Assistant for
The First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg
Hours: 4 hours a day for two days a week. Currently 9-1 Tuesday and Thursday but could be adjusted if needed. More hours at least once a month.
Wage: $11.10/hour.
Duties: Two bulletins/week. Newsletter once a month. Full job description available.
Skills Needed: Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel mail merge a plus. Training can be arranged. Please contact Pastor Steve @
[email protected] or (518) 260-0876 if interested.
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Saratoga Springs church seeks p-t facilities manager
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Children's chairs available
Five children's chairs available for the asking.
The chairs are assorted colors and are approximately 14 inches in height.
Please note that I printed an incorrect email last week, so if you tried to reach Arlene and haven't heard back, please try again!
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Room Dividers Needed
A New Faith Communities ministry is looking for room dividers. If you have any that you can donate, please be in touch with Gracie Lynn Besse. She can pick them up:
[email protected]
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Local Church & Community Events
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Grief Share group, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Tuesdays at the South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803). The group began meeting on Sept. 10, and will meet on Tuesdays for 13 weeks. Grief Share seminars and support groups are meant to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. The group is for anyone who has lost a loved one and is grieving. For more information, call the church office at (518) 793-1152. To download or view the flyer,
Click here
Thanksgiving Pie Sale. The North River UMC members will be having a Thanksgiving Pie sale this holiday season. There will be three varieties to choose from, apple, pumpkin, and cherry. Each delicious pie cost $12. Call Roxie Freebern at (518) 251-4129 to
place your order by
November 15. We bake them and you take the credit for them! Proceeds to benefit the North River United Methodist Church. To view or download the flyer,
click here
Annual Fall Frobenius Organ Concert, 7:30 PM Friday, Nov.
15 at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 5th Ave. (at Henning Road). The featured artists will be Michael Hey and Christiana Liberis. The all-mechanical Frobenius organ was built in Denmark and installed at SSUMC in 1996. It is one of only four such instruments in North America. There is no admission charge; and as usual, a free-will offering will be taken. For further information call (518) 885-5472. For more information on the artists,
click here.
(New) Annual UMW Holiday Bazaar and Silver Tea, 1 PM to 3 PM Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Whiteface Community Church, 1169 Haselton Rd., Wilmington (12997). Featured this year will be a Chinese Auction, Bettyʼs bean soup mix, wreaths, Sidʼs cutting boards and the Cookie Walk. For more information, please call (518) 946-7007.
Thanksgiving Service, 2 PM Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Sciota United Methodist Church. The church is located at 1890 Miner Farm Road, West Chazy, NY. Take NY Route 22 from Plattsburgh, or I-87, Exit 41. Head west at exit. Please join us!
Harvest Bake and Treasure Sale, 9 AM to 2 PM Saturday, Nov. 23, South Corinth UMC, 10 Chapman St. (12859). All kinds of baked goods, crafts, baskets of goodies, etc. ALL proceeds will benefit missions, including youth at risk, Saratoga Veterans Agency, Code Blue, as well as local food pantry and winter heating needs.
Annual Steamed Brown Bread/Bake Sale & Light Luncheon at the Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, (.4 m South of Rt. 29). Rich with molasses, bran, raisins, and buttermilk, then poured into coffee cans and steamed over the stove for 3 hours, this wonderful bread freezes well, is great on its own or toasted with butter or cream cheese and still only $6 per loaf.
Orders will be taken until Monday, November 18, with pickup Friday, November 22 from 4 -6 p.m. and Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be extras at the sale (first-come-first-serve). A traditional bake sale and light luncheon will also be available for purchase during Saturday's pickup hours. All proceeds to benefit our Christmas Adopt-a-Family and other missions. Call Jerry at (518) 587-7942 to place your orders or if have any questions; leave message if no answer.
Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction: Pasta with a Purpose!, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Saturday, Nov. 23,
American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville (12871). Ziti and meatballs, green salad, Italian bread, desserts and beverages. $10 per person or $25 per family. Take-outs available. 5 PM Buffet Dinner. NYWomen4Him Mission Team to Guatemala. Presentation of our purpose of the Guatemala Mission! For tickets please call Connie Turner @ (518) 421-4851 or Linda Campbell @ (518) 791-9052. The Mission Team is sponsored by the Quaker Springs UMC.
Fall Craft and Food Sale, 10 AM to 1 PM Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport (12993). Lunch served 11 AM to 1 PM. Crafts, Baked Goods, Nuts and Door Prizes. Benefits the Westport Federated Women's Missions.
St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble in concert, 6:30 PM Sunday,
Nov. 24 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport (12993). Their concerts reflect their culture and heritage, with a balance of sacred songs by Russian composers, and Russian folk songs. The members of the ensemble bring extensive training and experience to the presentation of Russian folk songs and sacred music selections. A free will offering will be collected at the door to support their USA tour.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day,
Noon to 2 PM Thursday, Nov. 28 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. All are welcome and there is no charge. Those wishing to donate or volunteer please call (518) 962-4465.
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Mark 209 will perform on Dec. 5
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Gospel Concert: Mark 209, 7 PM Thursday, Dec. 5 at the South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls 12803. Admission is free. A Love Offering will be taken. This Southern Gospel group will be singing gospel and Christmas music - a perfect way to start your holidays. Please join us and bring your friends. The evening is being sponsored by the Fortsville UMC.
(New) Roast Beef Dinner and Bake Sale, 4 PM to 6:30 PM Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Ballston Spa UMC, 101 Milton Ave (12020). This will be held in the Fellowship Room at the back of the church. The dinner consists of top-round roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, yams, rolls, a slice of pie and a beverage. Dinners are served family-style. Adults are $13, and there is no charge for children up to age 16. All take-outs are $13. There will be an assortment of baked goods available to purchase. Come enjoy good food and good company! If you have questions, contact the church office (518) 885-6886.
(New) Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4 PM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Wells UMC. The menu consists of chicken in gravy on fabulous biscuits from Bev Peters, mashed potatoes, green beans and carrots, beverage, and dessert. Cost is by donation. Take-outs and gluten-free options are available. The Church is located near the center of Wells, NY, on Route 30. For questions or more information, call Alice at 518-924-2220
Christmas Fair, 10 AM to 7 PM Friday, Dec. 13 and 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs (12866). Please come see the luxurious items in Wesley's Treasures, shop for homemade crafts and baked goods, browse the Book Nook, pose for a fun festive photo and join in the fun of our Silent Auction. New this year, Stu's Traveling Road Show offering entertainment appraisals of jewelry! If you have questions, call the church office at (518) 584-3720.
Annual High School Youth Leadership Forum, sponsored by NYS Council of Churches, Feb. 18-Feb. 21, 2020. Deadline to register is Dec. 1, 2019. Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, followed by a seminar tailored to reflect our experience involving the museum specifically and discrimination in general. An evening bus tour of Washington DC and other activities are included.
Click here to view the flyer.
Click here for the application.
Click here for FAQS.
ONGOING:
Items needed for Open Door/Code Blue in Glens Falls:
All sizes for both men and women: pants; boots; underwear; long-sleeve shirts. Also: decaf coffee; decaf tea and foam coffee cups. Call Nellie Hintz (518) 636-9036 - she is willing to arrange pick-up at local churches within 20-mile distance from Exit 17.
Caring Crafters meet at 10 AM Fridays
at the Fortsville UMC, 402 Fortsville Rd., Gansevoort (12831). Bring knitting, crochet, quilting or any other craft you enjoy. The specialty is fellowship and laughter. From beginners to experts. Some to learn, some to teach. Just come and enjoy.
Bottle and Can Drive, Porter Corners UMC, 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners (12859). You can leave your bags or boxes at the back door of the church, or if you have a large quantity, pickup is available. Call Jane Decouteau (518) 893-2289 or Carrie Howe (518) 893-6214.
Please consider posting this flyer in your church: Click here
'Connect' Game and Movie Nights, 6:30 PM Fridays at the Cambridge parsonage (41 E. Main St., Cambridge 12816). Do you know someone
between the ages of 18 and 35? Please invite them to our Friday night gathering.
Connect is a small group through the United Methodist Church, made up of young adults who gather every Friday to play board games, watch movies and talk about important issues and topics. These topics range from financial planning and resume writing to the differences between hemp and marijuana. Please help spread the word! You can contact Gracie Lynn Besse with questions,
[email protected] or (518) 932-3925. Visit our Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/connectgamenights/
Men's Breakfast, 7:30 AM
Thursdays at the Miss Port Henry Diner, sponsored by the Moriah United Methodist Church. All are welcome!
Prayer Service, Noon Wednesdays - a half hour of peace and prayer, First UMC of Ticonderoga, 1045 Wicker St., Ticonderoga (12883). For more information, call the church office (518) 585-7995.
Plattsburgh United Methodist Men's Group Welcomes You to Breakfast On the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The group meets at Perkins Restaurant on Cornelia Street (right off exit 38 of I-87) for breakfast, prayer, conversation, and community building. The group would like to extend an invitation to the men of the northern end of the Adirondack District to join us. Please contact Rev. Phil Richards either by phone (518) 563-2992 or email
[email protected] to let us know if you are attending. We need to give the restaurant advanced notice on numbers.
Queensbury United Methodist Church, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury 12804.
-- Knitters and/or crocheters are invited to its weekly prayer shawl circle
from 3 PM to 4 PM most Tuesdays through next Spring in the parlor. The group crafts shawls that are given out to people during times of need. Please contact the church office at (518) 793-9728 for further details.
Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls 12801:
-- Busy Needles, meet at
2 PM every Tuesday. Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needle craft project for a time of inspiration and fun. For more information contact Sally Carey at (518) 225-2218.
First UMC of Lake George, 78 Montcalm St. "Hidden Treasures By the Lake" ministry. A thrift store specializing in gently-used clothing. Children's clothing $1; adults, $2. (also accepting purses, blankets, sheets, drapes, linens,stuffed animals). Donation box in the back of the church. Volunteers welcome.
Hours: 2 to 6 PM Fridays and 8 AM to Noon on Saturdays. There is now a "Book Box" on the lawn. Please donate books appropriate for all ages. If donations need to be picked up, call Kateria at (518) 636-9279.
Send us your events:
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Adirondack District Lay Servant Classes:
Please watch the Adirondack Newsletter for the new schedule for all the classes leading to Certified Lay Servant and Speaker which will start with a Basic in March.
Save the Date for the Second Annual Albany District Day of Celebration of Lay Servant Ministries Luncheon!
Inviting all who have completed Basic, or are Certified Lay Servants, Certified Lay Speakers, Certified Lay Ministers, Pastors, and EVERYONE interested in learning more about Lay Servant Ministries!
Please save
Saturday, March 28, 2020 for the Second Annual Albany District Day of Celebration of Lay Servant Ministries Luncheon! We will to come together to get acquainted, to renew acquaintances, to fellowship, to worship, to eat, and to hear Rev. Ray Stees speak to us about "Building Collaboration -- Sometimes we're at our worst while wearing our Sunday best! Approaching adversity with eyes wide open and a heart 'strangely' warmed."
Place: Faith UMC, 811 N Brandywine Ave., Schenectady from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please mark your calendar and join us!
Albany District Lay Servant Classes in 2020:
Please note: If you take a class in the Albany District, please send a copy of your certificate to Adirondack District Lay Ministry Director Bruce Hazard to ensure you get credit. ( [email protected])
The Advanced Lay Servant Course "Called to Preach" will be facilitated by Glenn Harrison, Certified Lay Minister. The two-session course will be held from
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturdays, March 7 and 21, 2020 at Newtonville UMC, 568 Loudon Rd, Latham (12110). The cost is $10; make checks payable to UNYAC (Upper NY Annual Conference). Please purchase the book From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie, available through Cokesbury, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble. To register contact Glenn Harrison at
The Advanced Lay Servant Course "Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition" will be facilitated by Pastor Danyal Mohammadzadeh. The two-session course will be held from
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM on Saturdays, April 25 and May 2, 2020 at Living Hope UMC, 126 Middletown Rd, Waterford (12188). The cost is $10; make checks payable to UNYAC (Upper NY Annual Conference). Please purchase the book Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition by Steve Harper, available through Cokesbury, Bookstore.UpperRoom.org, or Amazon. To register contact Pastor Danyal at
[email protected]
Please notify the Adirondack District Lay Servant Director Bruce Hazard after completion of your course in the Albany District to ensure that you receive credit:
[email protected]
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Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
Rev. Deborah (Debbie) Earthrowl
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Rev. Debbie Earthrowl |
District Superintendent
Gracie Lynn Besse
Adirondack District Lay Leader
Carrie Boyer
Minister of Administration
Our office is located in the South Glens Falls UMC
15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803)
Mailing Address:
PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801
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