Dear Friends
Seeing many people out for spring cleaning was heartwarming because it was a visual testimony to their faith and love for the Lord and His church.
Next Sunday (6/4/06) is Confirmation Sunday. The Praise & Gospel Choir and the Worship Band will be helping us to praise and worship. Please continue to pray for the Confirmation students (Scott, Evan, Dan, Shannon, Preeti) for God's blessing and that they may know Christ personally and follow Him. Please note: Communion will be postponed to the 3rd Sunday in 6/18/06.
On Christian Education Sunday (6/11/06), we will announce the winners of the Newman Scholarship as well as recognize the graduates of High School, College and Graduate Schools. So plan to join us with your family and friends to worship God and celebrate His blessings.
As we get pulled in many directions in the summer weeks & months ahead, let's not neglect the worship of God. We don't skip out on the essentials such as eating, resting or washing even when we're busy. So let's not skip out on the greatest and the most essential of our lives, the worship of God, who is the source of all life and blessing. If you're in town, join us in worship. If you're out of town, find a church to worship God. Let's continue to follow Christ together.
In Christ Our Hope,
Pastor Julia YH Yim
SPECIAL THANKS: to all those who volunteered their time at our Annual Spring Cleaning last Saturday. Many areas of the church buildings and grounds were cleaned and de-cluttered. Your help is greatly appreciated!
SPECIAL THANKS: to the Teen Circle, the High School Sunday School kids and all those who contributed towards our car wash last Saturday. The day was successful and $214 was raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
OF MEN & MOTORCYCLES - PART II: The "blessing of the riders" takes place this Sunday, May 28th, 11:15am. Each club member will contribute to a special fund that will then be donated to UMM for UMCOR Advance Specials. Join us for refreshments and greeting the riders.
CONFIRMATION NEWS:
Rehearsal & Dinner: Friday, June 2nd. Parents will plan and host dinner for the mentors and confirmands. Dinner 6:00pm, rehearsal 7:00pm, dessert following rehearsal.
Confirmation: Sunday, June 4th. Mentors and families should arrive at church by 8:15am in order to put on robes and corsages.
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UMW SPRING DAY APART-QUIET DAY SERVICE
"We are so earthbound; we rarely allow our spirits to soar!!" Please join the UMW on Sat. June 3rd, for their Spring Day Apart in search of personal inner peace, (becoming quiet, listening to God and taking time out to say yes to the Spirit) at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale. We will be carpooling from the Church at 9:30am returning at 1:00pm. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair. Please make your reservations with Sue Gabrielli by 5/29 by mailing your check payable to her.
All women and teens are invited, bring a friend. Hoping to see many new faces!!! This is a rain or shine event.
GRADUATES: If you know of anyone in our church who is graduating from high school or above this year, please share this information with the Church Office so that we can acknowledge their achievement and pray for God's continued blessings upon them.
UMW ANNUAL SPRING PICNIC: Tuesday, June 13th, 6:00pm on the Rose Street lawn adjacent to church. All women and teens are invited. Please bring a covered dish and a lawn chair. Hostess will be Martha/Mary Circle. In case of rain, we will meet in Fellowship Hall
HEALTH KITS: We are collecting health kits to bring to the Annual Conference next month. Each kit includes six band aids, plus one of the following: hand towel, washcloth, comb, metal nail file or nail clipper with file, bar of soap (bath size in wrapper), toothbrush (in original packaging) and tube of toothpaste (4-7 ounces).
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC POSITION AVAILABLE: Farmingdale UMC seeks part-time Director of Music. Skilled, creative organist and pianist to direct and accompany a chancel choir, a praise and gospel choir, a youth choir and a bell choir and to play at Sunday worship service and other special services. Send resume to Music Search Committee at farmumc@earthlink.net or to 407 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
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