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NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION for September 2005 classes will be held on January 20 at 9:30 AM in the Bike Room on the lower level of the education wing, for church members and presently enrolled students. Open registration for anyone is on January 21 at 9:30 AM. Please call the nursery school office at 516-293-9078 for more information.
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 ANNUAL CARL GANZ MEMORIAL ROAST PORK DINNER will be held this Saturday, Jan.22, at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $13.
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. RSVP by Jan. 2. 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.
SPECIAL SURPRISE CELEBRATION BRUNCH hosted by the UMW on Sunday, January 30, following Worship. Everyone welcome! Come and help us honor a "mighty Saint" in our church family. Tea sandwiches, mini-bagels and muffins, juice, coffee & tea will be served. For more information call Joyce Aponte at 731-0591.
2005 OFFERING ENVELOPES are at the back of the sanctuary. Please come by and pick up yours.
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Meeting Monday, January 24, at 7 PM. All who hold leadership positions in the church are expected to be present.
CALLING ALL MEN: "Hunger on Long Island: A Call to Christian Men," is the title of a special men's prayer service to be held at the UMC of Bay Shore on Saturday, February 5 at 12 Noon. The Reverend Tom Goodhue, the Executive Director of the LI Council of Churches, will be providing leadership. Lunch will be provided after the service. For information call 631-256-6041.
2004 ANNUAL REPORTS REPORTS of those in church leadership positions, are due, copy ready, in the church office by Sunday, February 6.
MILITARY CHAPLAIN LAURA BENDER, who has served in the Middle East, will be a guest preacher here on Sunday, Feb. 13.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNCHEON: On Sunday, February 6, after Worship (11:15 AM ’Äì 12:30 PM), members of our church family who are also members of the China Chapter will provide us with the opportunity to enjoy a Chinese New Year Luncheon. These women do this as an expression of gratitude to the church family and as an act of fellowship. Seating is by reservation only and the cost is $12/adult, $6/children under 10. Tickets are available at Coffee Hour on Sunday and at the church office during the week. Proceeds will go to support the church budget (50%) and to the relief efforts to victims of the tsunami (50%). There are only 84 seats available and they are going fast.
FLOOF RELIEF EFFORT With regard to the items that the UMW is collecting for the flood relief effort, they have decided to limit collection at this time to the Health Kits and School Kits. If you did not receive a list last week, please take one from the South Transept. There is also a box there where you can deposit the items you are donating. Thank you for your help.
FAITH IN ACTION: $315. for phone cards for our troops, has been sent, so far, through UMC channels. The need is ongoing, so you may continue to contribute at any time. Write checks out to FUMC, with "PHONE CARDS" on the memo line.
IN NEED OF PRAYERS: Tomas Maldonado, Barbara Simpson and our service personnel and others in and around Iraq who are caught in the continuing conflict.
BILLY GRAHAM is coming to Madison Square Garden in June! If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, please speak to Pat DiMassi, 796-1894. There are many different ways to get involved right here on LI.
THE SIMPSON FAMILY wishes to thank everyone for their cards & gifts during Christmas. Your expressions of kindness mean a lot to us!
THANK YOU: "I want to express my sincere thanks . . . your generous donation to the food pantry helped us assist the families in need in our community for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday season. We are pleased to say that, thanks to all our friends at the UM Church, even though the number of families in our community who need assistance continues to grow, we were able to meet their needs due to your generous support. Together we have made a huge difference in many of our neighbors' lives during the holiday season." Lisa Molluso, Director, St Kilian Social Ministry Center."
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