April 7, 2022
Good morning. There are several announcements for this week.
 Cortland First Sunday Worship
Pastor Eunice Kim

Palm Sunday
Service, April 10, 2022
Sermon:
Jesus Rock Concert 

Scripture Reading:
Luke 19: 35-44  

“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave behind a blessing—grain offerings and drink offerings for the Lord your God.”
(Joel 2: 12-14)


Prayer Request for Ukraine

Our hearts break alongside the breaking news of the tragic violence directed toward the people of Ukraine. As this is one of the biggest global acts of aggression since World War II, let’s all join in prayer right now for God’s intervention: that fighting ceases, for safety and protection of those in harm’s way, and for deep peace.  

We lean into the words of promise in Isaiah 2:4 which says,
“God shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
Neither shall they learn war any more.”
 
In these shocking days when we cry for peace amid a broken and suffering world, we appropriately begin the difficult journey toward Holy Week and the cross as we begin Lent. 
 
Pastor Eunice Kim
Announcements

Nason Memorial Scholarship Available
 
   Cortland FUMC is once again offering students attending our church an opportunity to apply for a Nason Memorial Scholarship. 
   To be eligible for this award an applicant must be associated with Cortland FUMC and pursuing academic or vocational education beyond the high school level which includes entering a professional, technical, college or university program. Applicants must enroll as full-time students.
   While first-time applicants of the award will be given special consideration, students who have been past recipients are eligible to apply.
   Applications can be obtained by going to the Cortland FUMC website and then selecting the “Forms” link to bring up the printable scholarship application form.
   Applications must be completed and returned to the church addressed to the Nason Scholarship Committee no later than May 1. Applications received after that date will not be considered. 
   Applicants will be evaluated by the Nason Scholarship Committee and selected for a scholarship based on 1) church participation; 2) financial need; 3) academic achievement; 4) letters of recommendations; and 5) extracurricular involvement.
   If you have questions regarding the scholarship, please contact Gene Signor via e-mail at gdsignor@twcny.rr.com or by telephone at 607-745-0765.
 

   
Meetings this Month


Staff-Parish Relations Comm. - Sun. April 3 - following worship

Church Council - Wed. April 6 - at 12:00 noon

Raise the Roof Comm. - Tues. April 12 at 6:30

SPCA Council - Tues. April 26 - at 5:00


Lenten Bible Study
Monday, March 14th - April 11th at 12:00 noon to 2:00
The theme is "He set His face to Jerusalem"
Please sign up with Pastor Cathy
Call the Church Office (7565426 or 423-4638)


Raise the Roof Campaign Update
 
During the months of January and February we received $4,455 in new donations. This has brought our total amount raised to $40,633 which comes to 29% of our desired goal of $140,000.
 
We continue to make progress, but as you can see, we have a long way to go before reaching our goal. 
 
Please consider helping us in our effort to meet the most pressing need in our church. Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated as the church needs your financial support now more than ever before. 

Gene Signor
Raise the Roof Campaign
March 6, 2022

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Church Family to Pray for this Week
Cynthia Boyce

Keep in Touch: Call or send a text/card to the family
Check your Church Directory for contact information
ATTENTION: If you are using the building when it is not open publicly, please make sure that all lights are turned off and the doors are properly secured. When closing the door, please double check that it is locked by pulling on the handle as it sometimes does not shut properly.
Weekly Missions and Ministries

Monday's Women's Bible Study 6:30

Lenten Spiritual Study
"He Set His Face to Jerusalem" by Richard B. Wilke
Mondays at Noon through Lent beginning March 14th - April 11th
Soup provided, bring your own sandwich for lunch

Wednesdays: Food Pantry 3:30-5 p.m.
The Food Pantry served in March
30 families and 104 individuals

Thursdays: Intercessory Prayers @ 1:00 p.m.

Clothing give away Sat. April 9th
Help needed to set up on Fri. April 8 at 1:00 to set up


Joys and Concerns

Immediate Prayers:
                                                      
Walt and Jeanette Dippo
Debbie and Jimmy Underwood
Brian Frankel
Robin Barnes
Vicki Wilson
Katharine Griffith
Valerie Hollister & family
Kathy Cole
Valerie Meeker, for her son Randy Waterman, her sister, Pam, and
for her granddaughter
Emma Walker
Baby Koleson; his family
Sue Jones
Marlene Puukila
Jenny Naber
The people of Ukraine and the Ukranian Church in Cortland
For healing: Jim Yacano, Alene Heath, Barb Hilsinger, Annmarie Card, Taleesha (Sue Bravos’ friend) Divina and Kevin Puukila, Jennifer Frankel Clark, Mariah Ossitt, Shannon Murphy,

College Students
Abigail Bowker
Sam Forrester
Caleb Thompson
Ethan Underwood
Breanna Wendel (Deb Williams' granddaughter)

Military Service Member
Donivan Underwood

Please email your joys and concerns directly to the church office no later than Monday evening. 

Anniversaries for April

Seth & Erica Thompson

14 Jeanie Everton
Sunday Worship Schedule
There are several options to attend our Sunday Worship Service:
 
1) 10:00 am: In-person service
2) 10:00 am: Zoom Service
3) 10:00 am: In your car, in the church parking lot: FM 102.3 
 
If you are uncomfortable attending the in-person service, Pastor Eunice is encouraging you to join Zoom Service at 10:00am. Zoom has made many improvements to keep the meetings secure and is making additional changes regularly. 
Praying for Cortland
Do you sense a need to pray specifically for Cortland’s well-being and revival? Here is a suggested five-minute prayer guide from this website: https://city-by-city.org/ . If you wish to pray for Cortland on your own regularly, please email Divina Puukila at divpuukila@gmail.com to let her know what time or day you commit to do so. We are looking for at least 10 people who will provide prayer covering over our city.
There is an offering box between the doors as you enter the sanctuary. Please leave your offering before going to your seat.
 
If you are going to be listening to the service from the parking lot, there will be an offering box in front of the church.
 
If you do not plan to attend the in-person services, please mail your tithes and offerings to:
Cortland First UMC, 734 State Route 222, Cortland, NY 13045 
10:00 am Zoom Sunday Worship
You can join at 9:55 AM Sunday morning.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86849482828?pwd=M29EcStvbDlSNmtWQWtFOUpPOE5LZz09

(We are not sure what happened to the link. However, please try this and we hope it works for you -- highlight the link and right click on the URL address, then click where it says Go to https:///....)

Meeting ID: 868 4948 2828
Password: 569910
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Dial: 1(929) 205-6099 

Meeting ID: 868 4948 2828
Password: 569910
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How to join the Worship Service

Computer/Smartphone/Tablet Instructions

1. Click the blue link above.

2. If prompted, install the Zoom app 
to your device.
 
3. After installing, you may be asked to enter the Meeting ID which is located at the bottom of this email.
 
4. When prompted, enter the password below.
 
5. You should now be connected to the service.


Phone Instructions

1. Dial the phone number above.

2. Follow the prompts. You will need the Meeting ID and the password.
Office Hours:
Monday & Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Have a blessed weekend. Cathy Lee
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