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Dear friends,
We have all been profoundly saddened by the events in Southeast Asia. I urge you to respond to the need. To make a donation through UMCOR make a check out to the church and on the memo line indicate "Advance #274305, Southeast Asia Emergency Relief." If you prefer you can make a donation on-line by credit card at www.methodistrelief.org.
Sincerely,
Pastor Eldon Simpson
Administrative Council Meeting
Monday, January 24, at 7 PM. All who hold leadership positions in the church are expected to be present.
FAQ ABOUT THE "JC CAFE"
- When: THIS SATURDAY, Jan. 8
- Where: The Fellowship Hall of FUMC . . . it will be transformed into a warm & cozy coffee house setting!
- For Who: High School Age & Up
- Why "JC": It's a social evening where we aspire to honor "Jesus Christ" in all we do: wholesome atmosphere and wholesome entertainment, fairly traded coffee, tea & hot cocoa, no junk foods, no throw aways; "real" cups & plates!
- Music: Contemporary Christian
- Time: 7 PM Doors Open, Refreshments Available
7:30 PM - FUMC Youth Band Performs
8:00 PM - Refreshment Break
8:30 PM - Frank Rendo Sings, until about 10 PM, with one refreshment break
- Tickets: At the Door on Saturday. $5 Donation covers the costs of the evening.
Please come! You will relax, and be renewed, inspired and blessed!
A NOTE from our contact in response to our gift of clothing for wounded U.S. military personnel:
"Dear Ms. Simpson, Thank you for your kindness and generosity! Please pass our sincere appreciation to your Pastor and congregation, as well. The need for clothing definitely continues — and will so, for as long as this war goes on. Our soldiers have given us so much and this is one way that we are trying to give back to them. We are very much looking forward to receiving your packages! Feel free to send future shipments directly to the Pastoral Services Department in the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC):
LRMC Pastoral Services Department
US Hospital
CMR 402
APO AE 09180
Blessing to you and your loved ones for a Happy, Health-full New Year! Again, thank you so very much for your loving kindness. Kathi MacLeod"
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LOCAL & CERTIFIED LAY SPEAKERS SCHOOL: Jan. 8 & 15, Feb. 5 & 12, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Bible Korean UMC, Dix Hills.
THE UM MEN will present the annual Carl Ganz Memorial Roast Pork Dinner on Sat., Jan. 22 at 6:30 PM. The dinner menu will be salad, oven-roasted pork with homemade gravy, potatoes, fresh vegetables, dessert and beverages. Chef Jeff Malecki will be supervising food preparation. This dinner honors the memory of Carl Ganz, a beloved member of the UMM, whose enthusiasm and hard work helped to create this yearly event as well as many other good things for our church family. Tickets for the dinner are $13/person. Child-care will be provided if requested. For reservations call Lou Holzbaur at 516-795-1433. For other information please call the church office.
CONFIRMATION 2005: On Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23 at 4 PM in the church library the confirmation process for this year will begin with an orientation session. All confirmands, parents and mentors should plan to attend.
THE UM MEN announce a "Day Apart for the Men of the LIE District," on Sunday, Jan. 23 at Westbury UMC. The day will consist of worship at 10 AM followed by a luncheon and guest speaker, the Rev. Dr. Alfred S. Maloney. For more information see Jeff James or call 516-797-0919.
LEADER TRAINING WORKSHOPS: Jan. 29, from 8:30 AM - 12 Noon at the Bible Korean UMC, 1201 Carl's Straight Path Road, Dix Hills. Fifteen workshops are available to help leaders of congregations enhance their skills. Among the workshops are: Stewardship, Evangelism, Trustees, Staff-parish, Finance, Christian Education & Sunday School, Youth, Healing & Prayer Ministry, Worship, Administrative Council, and Missions. Call the church office for more information.
FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE: Please pick up your 2005 offering envelopes at the back of the sanctuary. If you are not able to do so, please call the church office and we will make arrangements to get the envelopes to you.
ANY YOUNG WOMAN WISHING TO ATTEND THE CHRYSALIS WEEKEND ON JANUARY 15-17, must contact Pat DiMassi (516-796-1894) immediately. Deadline to submit an application is coming up soon!
ON A PERSONAL NOTE: "I want to thank you for all of the cards, prayers and support that we have received during my mother's illness and passing away. Sincerely, Denise Andrews"
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