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Wednesday, Nov. 15


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Advent calendar is here!


Thomas Mousin and Merry Watters are pleased to present this year’s Advent calendar. Each year, Merry chooses scripture lessons for each day of the season and connects them with a suggested devotion for the day. Thomas designs the graphics for the calendar and writes a poem that can also be sung as an Advent hymn.


Please click on the website to read more about this year's calendar. You can download the calendar on the site. Click here.

Salem UMC: West Sand Lake's

day care featured on Spectrum News regarding worker shortages in day care across the country


Spectrum News aired a segment on daycare challenges on Tuesday’s (Nov. 14) morning show. They interviewed Salem: West Sand Lake's Jubilee Day Care Director Krystle Mabb as part of the segment.


Click here to view the video. It's enlightening as to how impactful the shortage of workers is, and Krystle outlines the challenges that centers, workers and parents are facing.


See this from the Center. It's also included in our classifieds *link at the top of the newsletter).


Teachers sought for Day Care Program at Salem UMC in West Sand Lake

Salem UMC West Sand Lake is actively seeking 2 lead teachers (toddler and preschool) to join a dedicated team of caring educators for its NYS licensed Jubilee Day Care program. We are also hiring for a PT, substitute assistant teacher (requires HS diploma or GED and background check). Candidates must be committed to the education, growth and development of young children and meet NYS qualifications. Our day care ministry meets the needs of families with young children by providing quality, loving childcare for up to 27 children ages 18 months through 5 years of age. The lead teacher positions are full time with benefits. Please contact Jubilee Day Care at 518-674-2705 or jubileeny@msn.com

Quaker Springs UMC seeks Spanish educational materials for Mission Trip to Guatemala in February


Update: We have a Spanish music CD that we'd like to copy - we need about 10. Does anyone have the capability of doing this for us? Please contact Linda Campbell @ lcampbellfarrell@gmail.com


This ran in earlier newsletters. The mission trip has been postponed until February (initially scheduled for November). If you're out and about and come across these, in Spanish please, for our upcoming Mission Trip to Guatemala please purchase them for me and I’ll buy them from you, or if you’d like to donate, bless you and thank you!! Or if you find any K-6 grade educational material in Spanish or slightly used, I will gladly pick it up from you! The church is in the Adirondack District. To make a monetary donation, send to Linda Campbell, PO Box 52, 160 Cemetery Rd., Victory Mills, NY 12884. Please make check out to Quaker Springs UMC with Guatemala mission in the memo line. Thank you in advance. We leave in February Guatemala. For more information contact Linda Campbell from the Quaker Springs UMC @ lcampbellfarrell@gmail.com

Join UNY's "Together in Prayer" initiative


Join the year long journey as we reconnect with who we are as people of faith, disciples of Christ, and United Methodists. Each month, there will be a new focus and new resources. 


Breath prayers express our deepest needs and can be said in one inhale and exhale.

Join the 155 UNY congregations already participating on "Together in Prayer." Learn more here: https://www.unyumc.org/resources/together-in-prayer

Fall Church Conference Schedules


I have met with most churches, and look forward to meeting with a few more in the coming weeks. This year, nearly all conferences were held jointly with other area United Methodist congregations so that, in addition to caring for the ordering of ministry for the coming year as individual congregations, we may look at some possibilities for collaborative ministry that might strengthen and broaden our mission and ministry. Since most of the “business” of the Church Conference is prepared beforehand by various teams within the church to receive final vote at the Church Conference, the majority of our time together will be spent on collaboration.

Blessings! Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, Adirondack and Albany District Superintendent


Click on the links below to view the schedule for the remaining church conferences.
Albany District Church Conferences
Adirondack District Church Conferences

(Reminder)

Pastors and SPRC chairs: The Church Profile and Advisory Form and the Pastor/SPRC Covenant form were due on Nov. 1. They must be completed online. If you need your sign-in information, please contact Carrie @ (518) 608-1246 or carrieboyer@unyumc.org Click here to sign in.

Lay Servant Course offered in the

Albany District:

All are welcome


COURSE OFFERING:


Basic course to be held on Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM, January 3 through 31. Contact Melanie Keith, (518) 779-6004, melakeith@icloud.com. Cost is $10 per person, check payable to UNYAC. Mail completed form and check to Melanie Keith, 299 Edwards Rd, Wynantskill, NY 12198, no later than December 21. Please note that attendance is mandatory for all classes.

Form is attached here.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Awake, The Power of Acceptance

Steven Thompson (Iowa, USA)

 

Link


READING FOR THE DAY    

Mark 10:46-52


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

God’s love for me inspires my love for others.



TODAY'S PRAYER 

Father God, sometimes it’s not easy to accept and love those who are disrespected by others. Through your grace provide us with courage to love all people. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Until We Meet Again


This image took on special meaning for me in the wake of recent losses within my church family.

It made me think of having to say good-bye to loved ones in the context of my faith. A belief that just as the Canada Geese fly South and are gone from here in the Northeast but still very much with us and will be seen again; so it is when we lose a loved one. They are gone from our space here on planet earth but they are still very much with us and we will see them again. So perhaps instead of saying goodbye to them we should be saying “Until We Meet Again.”

Until then we lean on one another and share the memories of the time we had here with our beloved. Confident in the words of Jesus who says to all who mourn: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.” (John 14:1-2 NRSV).

This past Sunday’s service at the churches I serve dealt with question: “After Death, Then What?” Faith communities exist to minister not just to its members but to all in the community it serves. In times of sorrow, we long to come along side you and support you.


Today’s photo was taken on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at The crossings of Colonie Park.


Previous photo devotions can be seen on my blog at Blog Posts – Daily Photo Devotions (wordpress.com). I have done more than 1,200 Daily Photo Devotions, most of which can be seen on my blog.



Shalom,


David E. Smith, Pastor

Mayfield & Northampton at Fish House United Methodist Churches


Phone or Text: 518-572-4051

Email: revdavid76@gmail.com


You can find this and other devotions in my blog at www.adirondacksights.wordpress.com. You can also find more of my pictures on my web site www.revdavidimages.com. 

 

You are invited to join us for our Monday evening Prayer Group at 7:00 pm and our Wednesday Bible Study at 7 PM. Both are being offered in person at the Mayfield UMC and on Zoom which can be accessed using the following link on your computer, tablet, smart phone or by calling in on the provided phone number.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7356408548

Phone Call In: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 735 640 8548

Local Church Events

EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS


Scholarship offered to 2024 Tamarac High School graduates


Center Brunswick UMC in Troy has announced that a $500 scholarship will be awarded to a 2024 graduate of Tamarac High School in memory of Harold and Mable Keyes. The student does not have to be a member of the church. To read the letter, click here. Deadline to apply: March 1, 2024.


Special Events at Berlin UMC


Please join us for these special events. The church is located at 17 S. Main St., Berlin.


NOV. 17 – 4-6 PM and Nov. 18, 9 AM-2 PM -- $2 an item Clothing Sale—All new and next to new clothing will be on sale.

NOV. 26 – Coffee House featuring Rachel Farnum—5-7 PM

DEC. 2 – Free Store – 9 AM to Noon--Gift items for the whole family. All items are free and free gift wrapping provided.

DEC. 16 - Los Posados - 5:30 PM. Find a place at an Inn - walk, food and pinata. Please call ahead (518) 658-2942.

DEC. 17 – Free Store Noon—3 PM --Gift items for the whole family. All items are free and free gift wrapping provided.

DEC. 18 – Free Store 9 AM to 11 AM--Gift items for the whole family. All items are free and free gift wrapping provided.


Holiday Coffee House, Friday, Nov. 17, First UMC of East Greenbush


The Holiday Coffee House will be held Friday, Nov. 17 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM Friday, Nov. 17 in the Fellowship Hall at First UMC of East Greenbush, 1 Gilligan Rd. We have a talented roster of performers, delicious snacks, and our enthusiastic audience. Contributions at entry help support struggling families in our community. Hope to see you there.


Free Roast Port Dinner, Saturday, Nov. 18, Pawling Ave. UMC: Please make reservations by Nov. 15


We will be having a free roast pork dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Pawling Ave. UMC, 520 Pawling Ave., Troy. Take-out only from 4 to 5 PM. Reservations are requested by Nov 15. Call Melanie Keith at (518) 779-6004. Menu will be roast pork, potatoes, green beans, roll and cupcakes for dessert. Donations toward the dinner can be made out to Pawling Ave UMC and sent to 520 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY 12180.


Night of Praise, Worship and Thanksgiving, Sunday, Nov. 19, Christ UMC, Johnsonville


Please join us for this special evening of contemporary praise and worship music at 6:30 PM Sunday, Nov. 19 at Christ UMC, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville.


Christmas Decoration and Cookie Sale, Saturday, Dec. 2, Melrose UMC


The Melrose UMC, 20 Church St., Melrose, will hold a Christmas decoration and cookie sale fundraiser from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, Dec. 2. A variety of Christmas decorations, as well as assortments of Christmas cookies, will be available for purchase. All are welcome to attend.


Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 2, Church of the Covenant: Averill Park


Join us for our Christmas Bazaar, 9 AM to 3 PM Saturday, Dec. 2 at Church of the Covenant, “The Round Church,” 3055 NY 43, Averill Park, (518) 674-3664  www.cocumc.org


Thrift Shop, Pine Grove UMC, open monthly:

Next date: Saturday, Dec. 2


Pine Grove UMC's Thrift Shop, "Seconds to Go," will be open December 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM. The church is located at 1580 Central Ave., Colonie. Enter on the east side of the church (the left side - toward Albany) and use the doors near the back of the building. We have household treasures, glassware, cookbooks, toys, jewelry, dolls and more! The thrift shop is open the first Saturday of the month through 2024 except for July, which will be announced as the date nears.

          

Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, Dec. 9, South Bethlehem UMC


Come join us for our Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the South Bethlehem UMC, 67 Willowbrook Ave., South Bethlehem. Breakfast sandwiches and lunch will be available plus a bake sale to support our church United Women in Faith. Our Thrift Shop ‘Boutique’ will be open as well. Please come out to support small business, do your Christmas shopping and grab a bite to eat. Contact Emily Shutter at (518) 813-0661 for further information.


Happenings at First UMC of Delmar

 

The church is located at 428 Kenwood Ave., Delmar

Blessed Bargains Shop: Every Tuesday (year round) 10 AM to 5 PM

Treasure Cove Thrift Shop: (Open Year Round) Tuesdays from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 1 PM

 

Please refer to our website for more information: https://www.delmarmethodist.org/

 

Bible Study, ongoing, Jonesville UMC

 

Bible study, 11 AM to 12:30 PM Sundays, Jonesville UMC, 963 Main St., Clifton Park. During the church's STAHL (Stigma Takes Away Hope and Life) Ministry's planning for National Recovery Month, a decision was made to begin a Bible Study for the recovery community titled "Dancing with Jesus One Step at a Time." A favorite Bible among the recovery community is called the Life Recovery Bible This is the Bible that will be used for this study, as it is relevant to the Twelve Steps. Step One through Twelve will be covered along with a 13th study of the Serenity Prayer. The study will be led on a rotating basis by members of the church who are in long term Twelve Step recovery and Jonesville United Methodist Church's Pastor Youngjae Jee. You do not need to be a member of our church or even go to the church service at 9:30 a.m. prior to the Study For more information, contact Phyllis Mullaney at pam31ny@aol.com


There is something happening every Thursday at St. Paul’s Church in Castleton!

 

Our church is located at 1583 Carney Rd., Castleton. 

 

Every Thursday we gather for fellowship and to Recharge. Recharge is a simple worship service for busy people who are hungry to spend time with God. This informal 30-minute worship begins at 6 PM. We sing, reflect on God’s word, and eat a meal together. After dinner is time to talk, play games, or work on an art project. It’s great to share our thoughts and experiences of God’s grace! All are welcome; come as you are and hang out as long as you wish through 8 PM.

 

In months with a fifth Thursday, we do an all-church mission to help those in need throughout the community and throughout the world. These specifics are announced in person and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsCastleton/

 

For more information, contact Aimee Croft at anbcroft@gmail.com
Albany District Office | PO Box 511, Newtonville, NY 12128
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